The Handmaiden

1930s Korea, rain-soaked estate, a hidden safe. A handmaiden is hired, a con is set, a heiress awaits. Park Chan-wook perfects the art of deception.

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Park Chan-wook directed The Handmaiden in 2016. See Park Chan-wook's full filmography, where to start with Park Chan-wook, or where to go after you've seen everything by Park Chan-wook.

The Handmaiden was released in 2016 (KO original-language production), with a runtime of 145 minutes.