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Thirst (2009)

“Lusting after sinful pleasures.”

7.1/10 · 1,124 votes 2h 14m r ThrillerDramaHorror

#70 of 242 films from 2009 #568 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Park Chan-wook · Written by Émile Zola, Park Chan-wook, Chung Seo-kyung

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Overview

A respected priest volunteers for an experimental procedure that may lead to a cure for a deadly virus. He gets infected and dies, but a blood transfusion of unknown origin brings him back to life. Now, he’s torn between faith and bloodlust, and has a newfound desire for the wife of a childhood friend.

Cast

Song Kang-hoas Priest Sang-hyeon
Kim Ok-vinas Tae-ju
Kim Hae-sookas Lady Ra
Shin Ha-kyunas Kang-woo
Park In-hwanas Priest Noh
Song Young-changas Seung-dae
Oh Dal-suas Yeong-doo
Ériq Ebouaneyas Immanuel
Seo Dong-sooas Hyo-seong
Choi Hee-jinas Nurse Sa
Ra Mi-ranas Nurse Yu
Lee Hwa-ryongas Doctor Koo
Mercedes Cabralas Evelyn
Kim Hee-okas Oh Veronica

Facts

Release dateApril 30, 2009
Runtime134 min (2h 14m) — longer as the 2009 average of 105 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Horror
Original title박쥐
LanguageKO
Budget$5,000,000
Box office$13,085,023 (2.6× budget)
IMDbtt0762073

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Questions

How long is Thirst?
Thirst runs 134 minutes (2h 14m).
Is Thirst worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 1,124 votes, which places it #70 of 242 films released in 2009 in this index (top 71%) and #568 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Thirst?
Thirst was directed by Park Chan-wook. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Handmaiden (2016), Oldboy (2003), Joint Security Area (2000).
Who stars in Thirst?
Song Kang-ho as Priest Sang-hyeon; Kim Ok-vin as Tae-ju; Kim Hae-sook as Lady Ra; Shin Ha-kyun as Kang-woo; Park In-hwan as Priest Noh; Song Young-chang as Seung-dae.
What is Thirst rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Thirst?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/48343.

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