Handmaiden, The

About the movie

1930s Korea, 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.
Park Chan-Wook, the celebrated director of Oldboy, Lady Vengeance, Thirst, and Stoker, is back with a gripping and sensual tale of love and betray. Official competition in Cannes 2016.
“All the best things about Asian cinema, rolled into one” – The Hollywood Reporter
“A hugely entertaining thriller” – The Guardian (++++)
“Mesmerizing” – Variety

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