The Handmaiden
Directed by Park Chan-wook
In 1930s Korea, a girl is hired as a handmaiden to a Japanese heiress who lives a secluded life on a countryside estate. But the maid has a secret: She is a pickpocket recruited by a swindler to help seduce the Lady and steal her fortune.
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- ChevreauMarch 20, 2026Such an incredible family movie! Even grandpa enjoyed to watch it.
- Mukul SethDecember 29, 2025Gorgeous film. Precisely crafted and time feels lot shorter and more fast-paced than it is.
- RickMay 31, 2025Just watch it. Don’t read anything about the plot. What an incredible film.
- LifeAspectSeptember 13, 2025This movie is just ART.
- goodytoMay 9, 2025So many twist and the bells will always rings
- Rowan KrzysiakFebruary 13, 2025Astonishing visuals and a well told weaving story. To say much about it would give it away. Recommended.
The Handmaiden Trivia
The Handmaiden was released on June 1, 2016.
The Handmaiden was directed by Park Chan-wook.
The Handmaiden has a runtime of 2h 25m.
The Handmaiden was produced by Syd Lim.
In 1930s Korea, a girl is hired as a handmaiden to a Japanese heiress who lives a secluded life on a countryside estate. But the maid has a secret: She is a pickpocket recruited by a swindler to help seduce the Lady and steal her fortune.
The key characters in The Handmaiden are Lady Hideko (Kim Min-hee), Sook-hee (Kim Tae-ri), Count Fujiwara (Ha Jung-woo).
The Handmaiden is rated R.
The Handmaiden is a Drama, Thriller, Romance film.
The Handmaiden has an audience rating of 9.1 out of 10.
The Handmaiden had a budget of $8.6M.
The Handmaiden has made $38.6M at the box office.