Parasite vs Tótem
Parasite has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.9/10 for Tótem). Tótem is the shorter watch at 1h 35m compared with 2h 13m. Parasite is the older of the two (2019 against 2023). Both are comedy, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Parasite
Tótem| Parasite | Tótem | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 6.9/10 |
| Year | 2019 | 2023 |
| Length | 2h 13m | 1h 35m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Thriller | Comedy, Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Bong Joon Ho | Lila Avilés |
| Main cast | Lee Jung-eun, Kim Kyu-baek, Cho Yeo-jeong, Park So-dam, Choi Woo-shik | Iazua Larios, Naíma Sentíes, Montserrat Marañon, Marisol Gasé, Saori Gurza |
Synopsis
Parasite
All unemployed, Ki-taek's family takes peculiar interest in the wealthy and glamorous Parks for their livelihood until they get entangled in an unexpected incident.
Tótem
In a bustling Mexican household, seven-year-old Sol is swept up in a whirlwind of preparations for the birthday party for her father, Tona, led by her mother, aunts, and other relatives. As the day goes on, building to an event both anticipated and dreaded, Sol begins to understand the gravity of the celebration this year and watches as her family does the same.