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The Handmaiden

R20162h 25mPark Chan-wook
IMDb 8.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 96% · Metacritic 85

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"You're the one being tricked."

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.

ThrillerDramaRomance
JealousyBased On Novel Or BookLibraryPickpocketEroticismCon ManSwindlerLesbian RelationshipMansionLust

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Handmaiden (2016) 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.

Who stars in The Handmaiden?

The Handmaiden stars Kim Min-hee (Lady Hideko), Kim Tae-ri (Sook-hee), Ha Jung-woo (Count Fujiwara), Cho Jin-woong (Uncle Kouzuki), Kim Hae-sook (Ms. Sasaki). The film was directed by Park Chan-wook.

How long is The Handmaiden?

The Handmaiden has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2016. It is rated R.

Is The Handmaiden worth watching?

The Handmaiden holds an IMDb rating of 8.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 96. Fans of Thriller, Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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