The Handmaiden

The Handmaiden (2016)

Overview: 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.

Release Date: 1 June 2016

Runtime: 2 hours and 25 minutes

Genres: Thriller, Drama and Romance

Language: 日本語 and 한국어/조선말

Company: Moho Film, Yong Film and CJ Entertainment

Status: Released

Writer: Park Chan-wook and Chung Seo-kyung

Director: Park Chan-wook

Producer: Syd Lim

Vote Average: 3.334

Vote Count: 3866

Country: South Korea

Budget: $8,575,000.00

Revenue: $38,600,000.00

Trailers

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Cast

Actor Name Character Name
Jeong In-kyeomRonin 1
Ahn Seong-bongHarbor Ticket Office Ronin
Han Chang-hyun'The Whip Speaks' Reading Guest 3
Tomomitsu AdachiMental Hospital Doctor 1
Choi Jong-ryul'The Golden Lotus' Reading Guest 2
Hyung-tae Im'The Whip Speaks' Reading Guest 6
Moon So-riHideko's Aunt
Lee Dong-hwiGoo-gai
Lee Yoon-jae'The Golden Lotus' Reading Guest 1
Kim Joon-woo'The Golden Lotus' Reading Guest 3
Ha Si-yeonMaid 3
Lee Ji-hyeYoung Hideko's Maid 1
Shin-hye ParkMental Hospital Nurse 2
Jeong Ha-damMaid 5
Do-Hyung KimPyeonghwa Hotel Restaurant Guest 2
Jang Han-sunKouzuki Porter
Song Da-eunPyeonghwa Hotel Restaurant Guest 4
Kim Min-heeLady Hideko
Kim In-woo'The Whip Speaks' Reading Guest 4
Jo Eun-hyungYoung Hideko
Lee Kyu-jungMaid 1
Rina TakagiHideko's Mother
Seon Uk-hyeonHarbor Ticket Office Staff
Ha Jung-wooCount Fujiwara
Yong-Hyun Jo'The Golden Lotus' Reading Guest 6
Takashi KakizawaMental Hospital Doctor 2
Kim Tae-riSook-hee
Choi Byung-mo'The Whip Speaks' Reading Guest 2
Kwak Eun-jinKkeut-dan
Eun-yeong KimMaid 4
Won Geun-heeButler
Park Ki-ryung'The Whip Speaks' Reading Guest 1
Kim Byung Gi'Bells of Passion' Reading Guest 2
Han Ha-naJunko
Seo-Yoon HwangMental Hospital Nurse 1
Katsuhiro NaganoMonk
Kim Lee-wooJapanese Officer 1
Kim Hae-sookMs. Sasaki
Yoo Min-chaeGgeut-dan
Eun-ji HongPyeonghwa Hotel Restaurant Guest 3
Oh Man-seok'Bells of Passion' Reading Guest 1
Alexander ScarboroughPyeonghwa Hotel Restaurant Manager
Kim See-eunMaid 2
Nam Gyeong-minRonin 2
Lee In-chulPhoto Studio Owner
Kwon Hyuk'The Whip Speaks' Reading Guest 5
Cho Jin-woongUncle Kouzuki
Jin-Chul KimPyeonghwa Hotel Restaurant Guest 1
Lee Yong-nyeoBok-soon
Kim Soo-woong'The Golden Lotus' Reading Guest 5
So-Yeon HeoYoung Hideko's Maid 2
In-su Kim'Bells of Passion' Reading Guest 3
Lee Ji-haFemale Owner of Ryokan

Screenshots

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Ratings

3.334/10 based on 3866 votes.

Review

The Handmaiden is a genres film blending Thriller, Drama and Romance themes with strong direction from Park Chan-wook. Produced under Moho Film, Yong Film and CJ Entertainment, the movie runs 2 hours and 25 minutes and has been praised for its performances and production. At bappamtv.com.co, it stands out as a highlight of 1 June 2016 cinema.

FAQs

Q: What is the runtime of Handmaiden?
A: The runtime is approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Q: What is the genre of the Handmaiden?
A: It falls into Thriller, Drama and Romance genres.

Q: Who directed the Handmaiden?
A: Park Chan-wook directed the Handmaiden.

Q: When is the Handmaiden releasing?
A: The release date is 1 June 2016.

Q: Who wrote the Handmaiden?
A: The Handmaiden is written by Park Chan-wook and Chung Seo-kyung.