The Handmaiden 2016
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56 Reviews
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Splat1930s 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Lady Hideko
as Sook-hee
as Count Fujiwara
as Uncle Kouzuki
as Ms. Sasaki
as Hideko's Aunt
as Bok-soon
as Kkeut-dan
as Goo-gai
as Young Hideko
Director:
Writer:
Park Chan-wook, Chung Seo-kyung, Sarah Waters
Stars:
Kim Min-hee, Kim Tae-ri, Ha Jung-woo, Cho Jin-woong, Kim Hae-sook, Moon So-ri, Lee Yong-nyeo, Kwak Eun-jin, Lee Dong-hwi, Jo Eun-hyung,
Genres:
Thriller,Drama,Romance
Release Date:
2016 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
145 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Handmaiden
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
PCW
CSK
SW
Cast
as Lady Hideko
as Sook-hee
as Count Fujiwara
as Uncle Kouzuki
as Ms. Sasaki
as Hideko's Aunt
as Bok-soon
as Kkeut-dan
as Goo-gai
as Young Hideko
as Hideko's Mother
as Junko
as Maid 1
as Maid 2
as Maid 3
as Maid 4
as Maid 5
as Ggeut-dan
as Butler
as Mansion Driver
as Kouzuki Porter
as Japanese Officer 1
as Japanese Officer 2
as Monk
as Female Owner of Ryokan
as Mental Hospital Doctor 1
as Mental Hospital Doctor 2
as Mental Hospital Nurse 1
as Mental Hospital Nurse 2
as Young Hideko's Maid 1
as Young Hideko's Maid 2
as 'The Golden Lotus' Reading Guest 1
as 'The Golden Lotus' Reading Guest 2
as 'The Golden Lotus' Reading Guest 3
as 'The Golden Lotus' Reading Guest 4
as 'The Golden Lotus' Reading Guest 5
as 'The Golden Lotus' Reading Guest 6
as 'The Whip Speaks' Reading Guest 1
as 'The Whip Speaks' Reading Guest 2
as 'The Whip Speaks' Reading Guest 3
as 'The Whip Speaks' Reading Guest 4
as 'The Whip Speaks' Reading Guest 5
as 'The Whip Speaks' Reading Guest 6
as 'Bells of Passion' Reading Guest 1
as 'Bells of Passion' Reading Guest 2
as 'Bells of Passion' Reading Guest 3
as Pyeonghwa Hotel Restaurant Manager
as Pyeonghwa Hotel Restaurant Guest 1
as Pyeonghwa Hotel Restaurant Guest 2
as Pyeonghwa Hotel Restaurant Guest 3
as Pyeonghwa Hotel Restaurant Guest 4
as Ronin 1
as Ronin 2
as Harbor Ticket Office Ronin
as Harbor Ticket Office Staff
as Photo Studio Owner
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