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The Handmaiden

아가씨

Non-Premiere

144 minutes | 2016 | South Korea | Erotic, Thriller | 🔊 Korean, Japanese | English Sub. | 21+

Synopsis
Sinopsis

1930s Korea, in the period of Japanese occupation, a new girl (Sookee) is hired as a handmaiden to a Japanese heiress (Hideko) who lives a secluded life on a large countryside estate with her domineering Uncle (Kouzuki). But the maid has a secret. She is a pickpocket recruited by a swindler posing as a Japanese Count to help him seduce the Lady to elope with him, rob her of her fortune, and lock her up in a madhouse. The plan seems to proceed according to plan until Sookee and Hideko discover some unexpected emotions.

Schedule
Jadwal

XXI Studio 1 | Dec 6, 2024 | 19:30

Director's Biography

Biografi Sutradara

Park Chan-Wook

Park Chan-Wook

Winner of the Cannes’ Grand Prix for OLDBOY and the Jury Prize for THIRST, Park Chan-wook stands at the forefront of Korean cinema’s modern-day renaissance. Renowned for his explosive visuals and dynamic storytelling, he is a director who continually challenges and defies expectations.

Cast & Crew

Kru & Pemain

Production Company Moho Film, Yong Film

Producer Park Chan-Wook, Syd Lim

Scriptwriter Chung Seo-Kyung, Park Chan-Wook

Cinematographer Chung Chung-Hoon

Production Designer Ryu Seong-Hee

Editor Kim Sang-Bum, Kim Jae-Bum

Main Cast Kim Min-Hee, Kim Tae-Ri, Ha Jung-Woo, Cho Jin-Woong

Notable Achievement

  • Vulcan Award for the Technical Artist – Cannes Film Festival, France. 2016. 
  • Best Film Not in the English Language – BAFTA Film Award, United Kingdom. 2018 
  • Grand Audience Award – SITGES (International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia), Spain. 2016
  • Best International Film – Saturn Awards, United States. 2016 

 

Filmography

  • A Rose Reborn (2014)
  • Bitter, Sweet, Seoul (2013) 
  • Stoker (2013)
  • Day Trip (2012) (short)
  • Night Fishing (2010) 
  • Thirst (2009)
  • I’m a Cyborg, but That’s OK(2006)
  • Lady Vengeance (2005)
  • Cut (2004) 
  • N.E.P.A.L. (2003) 
  • Oldboy (2003)
  • Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (2002)
  • Joint Security Area (JSA) (2000)
  • Judgment (1999) (short)
  • Trio (1997)
  • The Moon is… the Sun’s Dream (1992)

Contact

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