The Handmaiden (2016)
Original title: 아가씨
The Handmaiden is a 2016 Korean-language thriller movie directed by Park Chan-wook, with a running time of 2h 25m. It stars Kim Min-hee, Kim Tae-ri and Ha Jung-woo.
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.
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What is The Handmaiden about?
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.
When was The Handmaiden released?
The Handmaiden was released on 1 June 2016.
How long is The Handmaiden?
The Handmaiden runs 2h 25m.
Who made The Handmaiden?
The Handmaiden was directed by Park Chan-wook.
Where can I watch The Handmaiden?
The Handmaiden is available on Prime Video and Fandango at Home.
Where to watch The Handmaiden
Stream: Prime Video
Rent: Fandango at Home
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Cast
- 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
- Lee Yong-nyeo as Bok-soon
- Kwak Eun-jin as Kkeut-dan
- Lee Dong-hwi as Goo-gai
- Jo Eun-hyung as Young Hideko
- Rina Takagi as Hideko's Mother
- Han Ha-na as Junko