The Handmaiden poster
Rating
8.2/10 (4078 votes)
Popularity16
Runtime2h 25m
Release DateJune 1, 2016
Budget$8,575,000
Revenue$38,600,000

The Handmaiden

Never did they expect to get into a controversial relationship...

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 steal her fortune.

Production

Moho Film(KR)
Yong Film(KR)
CJ Entertainment(KR)

Status

Released

Original Language

Korean

Spoken Languages

Japanese, Korean

Age Rating

All Ages

Key Crew

DirectorPark Chan-wook
WriterPark Chan-wook
WriterChung Seo-kyung
Director of PhotographyChung Chung-hoon
ProducerSyd Lim

Videos & Trailers

UK Trailer

UK Trailer

Trailer
Official US Trailer

Official US Trailer

Trailer
Official International Trailer

Official International Trailer

Trailer
Official Int'l Special Trailer

Official Int'l Special Trailer

Trailer
UK Promo

UK Promo

Teaser
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)

Featurette