The Handmaiden (2016)
Movie 2h 25m ★ 8.2/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
Dating from 2016, The Handmaiden sits in the drama, romance and thriller corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Park Chan-wook. The cast includes Kim Tae-ri, Lee Dong-hwi and Cho Jin-woong. The running time is 2h 25m. Audiences give it an excellent score of 8.2 out of 10.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast & crew
- Park Chan-wookDirector
- Kim Tae-rias Sook-hee
- Lee Dong-hwias Goo-gai
- Cho Jin-woongas Uncle Kouzuki
- Lee Yong-nyeoas Bok-soon
- Ha Jung-wooas Count Fujiwara
- Moon So-rias Hideko's Aunt
- Kim Min-heeas Lady Hideko
- Kim Hae-sookas Ms. Sasaki
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Questions about The Handmaiden
- What genre is The Handmaiden?
- The Handmaiden is categorised as Drama, Romance, Thriller.
- Who stars in The Handmaiden?
- Kim Tae-ri, Lee Dong-hwi, Cho Jin-woong, Lee Yong-nyeo, Ha Jung-woo appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Handmaiden?
- Park Chan-wook directed The Handmaiden.
- How long is The Handmaiden?
- The Handmaiden runs for 2h 25m (145 minutes).
- Is The Handmaiden worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 8.2/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Handmaiden?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
