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The Handmaiden

★ 8.2 (4027 votes) | 2016 | 2h 25m
ThrillerDramaRomance
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.

Details
  • Status Released
  • Release Date June 1, 2016
  • Budget $8,575,000
  • Revenue $38,600,000
  • Production Moho Film, Yong Film, CJ Entertainment

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In the Projection Booth - Park Chan-wook, director of The Handmaiden (contains spoilers)
In the Projection Booth - Park Chan-wook, director of The Handmaiden (contains spoilers)
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UK Promo
UK Trailer
UK Trailer
Extended Preview
Extended Preview
Dress Up (Movie Clip)
Dress Up (Movie Clip)
The House (Movie Clip)
The House (Movie Clip)
The Library (Movie Clip)
The Library (Movie Clip)
The Kiss (Movie Clip)
The Kiss (Movie Clip)
The Bath (Movie Clip)
The Bath (Movie Clip)
Official US Trailer
Official US Trailer
Official International Trailer
Official International Trailer
Official Int'l Special Trailer
Official Int'l Special Trailer

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