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The Handmaiden (2016)
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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.
Cast
Kim Min-heeas Lady Hideko
Kim Tae-rias Sook-hee
Ha Jung-wooas Count Fujiwara
Cho Jin-woongas Uncle Kouzuki
Kim Hae-sookas Ms. Sasaki
Moon So-rias Hideko's Aunt
Lee Yong-nyeoas Bok-soon
Kwak Eun-jinas Kkeut-dan
Lee Dong-hwias Goo-gai
Jo Eun-hyungas Young Hideko
Rina Takagias Hideko's Mother
Han Ha-naas Junko
Lee Kyu-jungas Maid 1
Kim See-eunas Maid 2
Facts
| Release date | June 1, 2016 |
| Runtime | 145 min (2h 25m) โ longer as the 2016 average of 106 min |
| Genres | Thriller, Romance, Drama |
| Original title | ์๊ฐ์จ |
| Language | KO |
| Budget | $8,575,000 |
| Box office | $38,600,000 (4.5ร budget) |
| IMDb | tt4016934 |
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Questions
How long is The Handmaiden?
The Handmaiden runs 145 minutes (2h 25m).
Is The Handmaiden worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.2/10 across 4,503 votes, which places it #4 of 305 films released in 2016 in this index (top 99%) and #32 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Handmaiden?
The Handmaiden was directed by Park Chan-wook. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Oldboy (2003), Joint Security Area (2000), Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (2002).
Who stars in The Handmaiden?
Kim Min-hee as Lady Hideko; Kim Tae-ri as Sook-hee; Ha Jung-woo as Count Fujiwara; Cho Jin-woong as Uncle Kouzuki; Kim Hae-sook as Ms. Sasaki; Moon So-ri as Hideko's Aunt.
What is The Handmaiden rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Handmaiden?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/162502.