From PARK Chan-wook, the celebrated director of “Oldboy,” Lady Vengeance,” “Thirst” and “Stoker,” comes a ravishing new crime drama inspired by the novel ‘FINGERSMITH’ by British author Sarah Waters. Having transposed the story to 1930s-era colonial Korea and Japan, Park presents a gripping and sensual tale of a young Japanese Lady living on a secluded estate, and a Korean woman who is hired to serve as her new handmaiden, but who is secretly involved in a conman’s plot to defraud her of her large inheritance. Powered by remarkable performances from KIM Min-hee (“Right Now,” “Wrong Then”) as Lady Hideko, HA Jung-woo (“The Chaser”) as the conman who calls himself the Count and sensational debut actress KIM Tae-ri as the maid Sookee, “The Handmaiden” borrows the most dynamic elements of its source material and combines it with PARK Chan-wook’s singular vision and energy to create an unforgettable viewing experience.
In theaters October 14th
