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The Handmaiden

R 2016 Drama, Romance, Thriller · 2h 25m
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1930s Korea, in the period of Japanese occupation, a new girl, Sook-hee, 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 steal her fortune.

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About The Handmaiden

In 1930s Korea, under Japanese rule, a tangled web of deceit unfolds. A cunning con man, posing as a Japanese Count, enlists the help of a young pickpocket to act as a handmaiden for a wealthy Japanese heiress. Their mission: to seduce the heiress, steal her fortune, and leave her ruined. However, as the two women grow closer, unexpected desires and hidden agendas threaten to derail their carefully laid plans, leading to a shocking climax of betrayal and liberation. Nothing is as it seems in this intricate tale of love, lust, and manipulation.

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Cast and Characters

Directed by the visionary Park Chan-wook, The Handmaiden features a stellar cast. Kim Min-hee delivers a mesmerizing performance as Lady Hideko, the vulnerable yet enigmatic heiress. Kim Tae-ri shines as Sook-hee, the seemingly innocent handmaiden with hidden motives. Ha Jung-woo embodies the deceptive Count Fujiwara, a charismatic swindler with his own secrets. Cho Jin-woong plays Kouzuki, Hideko's perverse uncle. Kim Hae-sook portrays Madam Sasaki, a housekeeper and Moon So-ri is Hideko's aunt.

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Critics have lauded The Handmaiden for its stunning visuals, intricate plot, and powerful performances. Many praised Park Chan-wook's masterful direction and the film's ability to subvert expectations. Viewers especially appreciated the film's exploration of female relationships and its themes of liberation and empowerment.

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Movie Score

82%

Released

June 1, 2016

Director

Park Chan-wook

Cast

Kim Min-hee, Kim Tae-ri, Ha Jung-woo, Cho Jin-woong, Kim Hae-sook, Moon So-ri

Genre

Drama, Romance, Thriller

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