The Handmaiden
1930s 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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: 아가씨
- Genres: Thriller, Drama, Romance
- Release Date: 2016-06-01
- Runtime: 145 minutes
- Rating: 8.207/10 (3901 votes)
- Budget: $8,575,000
- Revenue: $38,600,000
- Production Companies: Moho Film, Yong Film, CJ Entertainment
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 18.1777
- Languages: Japanese, Korean
Cast & Crew
Kim Min-hee
as Lady Hideko
Kim Tae-ri
as Sook-hee
Ha Jung-woo
as Count Fujiwara
Cho Jin-woong
as Uncle Kouzuki
Kim Hae-sook
as Ms. Sasaki
Moon So-ri
as Hideko's Aunt
Lee Yong-nyeo
as Bok-soon
Kwak Eun-jin
as Kkeut-dan
Lee Dong-hwi
as Goo-gai
Jo Eun-hyung
as Young Hideko
Gallery
Trailers & Clips
In the Projection Booth - Park Chan-wook, director of The Handmaiden (contains spoilers)
UK Promo
UK Trailer
Extended Preview
Dress Up (Movie Clip)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Handmaiden?▼
The Handmaiden is a Thriller, Drama, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 2016-06-01.
Who are the main actors in The Handmaiden?▼
The main cast includes Kim Min-hee, Kim Tae-ri, Ha Jung-woo, Cho Jin-woong, Kim Hae-sook, .
Where can I watch The Handmaiden online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Handmaiden is available.
Is The Handmaiden based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of The Handmaiden?▼
The Handmaiden has an IMDb rating of 8.207/10 based on 3901 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Handmaiden?▼
The movie had a production budget of $8,575,000 and earned $38,600,000 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Handmaiden?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Moho Film, Yong Film, CJ Entertainment. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Handmaiden filmed?▼
The Handmaiden was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Handmaiden?▼
The total runtime of The Handmaiden is 145 minutes.
Is The Handmaiden suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Handmaiden?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Handmaiden.
Does The Handmaiden have a post-credit scene?▼
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