An American military base of Yongson releases toxic chemicals in the drain to the Han River under the direct order of an arrogant U.S. Army coroner. Six years later, a mutant squid monster leaves the water and attacks people on the side of the river.
Directed By
Bong Joon-hoWritten By
Bong Joon-ho, Baek Chul-hyun, Studio
Chungeorahm Film, Boston Investments, Watch on these services
Cast of The Host
Song Kang-hoPark Gang-du
Byun Hee-bongPark Hie-bong
Park Hae-ilPark Nam-il
Bae DoonaPark Nam-joo
Ko A-sungPark Hyun-seo
Oh Dal-suThe Monster (voice)
Lee Jae-eungSe-jin
Lee Dong-hoSe-joo
Yoon Je-moonHomeless Man
Yim Pil-sungFat Guevara
Kim Roi-haYellow Suit at Funeral
Koh Soo-heeHostage nurse
Kim Hak-soonCivilian Military Kim
Scott WilsonDouglas
Brian RheeYoung Korean Doctor
Paul LazarAmerican Doctor
David AnselmoDonald
Baek Do-binFumigation Truck Skinny Man
Martin Lord CayceU.S. Senator (uncredited)
Choi Dae-sungMan from Duck Boat (uncredited)
Choi Doo-yeongMan on Blind Date (uncredited)
Choi Jae-supDetective Agency Subordinate 1 (uncredited)
Jung Seo-yoonWoman with Long Hair (uncredited)
Philip HershAdditional Voices (voice) (uncredited)
Jeong In-giIsolation Ward Doctor (uncredited)
Jeong Hyeong-Ho4th Mat 3 (uncredited)
Ji Ha-geonCamera Phone Man (uncredited)
Moon Hee-RaCamera Phone Woman (uncredited)
Jung Kang-heeMr. Yoon's Employee (uncredited)
Kim Bi-biIsolation Ward Nurse 1 (uncredited)
Kim Choo-wolWoman crying (uncredited)
Kim Da-yeon5th Mat Woman (uncredited)
Kim Hyo-sunQuarantine Hospital Nurse 2 (uncredited)
Kim Jin-seonWoman from Couple (uncredited)
Kim Nan-heeWoman from Duck Boat (uncredited)
Kim Sang-joOld Security Guard (uncredited)
Kwon Bang-hyeonBride-to-be (uncredited)
Kwon Byung-gilDoctor from Isolation Ward 1 (uncredited)
Kwon Hyeok-pungFisherman 1 (uncredited)
Lee Dong-yong4th Mat 2 (uncredited)
Lee Eung-jaeMan from Couple (uncredited)
Lee Hoon-jinFat Man (uncredited)
Lee Jong-yoon4th Mat 1 (uncredited)
Lee Seung-jinGirl's Father (uncredited)
Min Kyung-jinAltar Security (uncredited)
Clinton MorganAgent Yellow (uncredited)
Park Jeong-giFumigation Truck Dyed-hir Man (uncredited)
Park Kyeong-mokGroom-to-be (uncredited)
Park No-shikInquiry Officer
Ra Mi-ranWoman Stomping Her Feet (uncredited)
Seo Ha-neulExchanged Girl (uncredited)
Shin Seung-riDonald's Girlfriend (uncredited)
Shin Hyun-jongMr. Yoon's Friend (uncredited)
Son Young-soonGrandmother from Bus (uncredited)
Son Jin-hoDoctor from Isolation Ward 2
Song Kyeong-haWoman on Blind Date (uncredited)
Yoo Seung-mokTaxi Driver
Yoo Yeon-sooDistrict officer Mr. Jo (uncredited)
Seo Young-juProtester
Ko Chang-seokNurse
Park Jin-wooIsolation Ward Constable (uncredited)
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