Parasite (2019)
Rating: 4.7/5
- Parasite (2019): This film also won the Best Film, Best International Film award at Oscars 2020. It is a social drama film, which shows the difference between the rich and the poor very well. Its story is presented in a very interesting and thrilling way.
Story of the film: This is a story that socially depicts the lives of two families – a poor family and a rich family. The members of the poor family gradually enter the house of the rich family, and from there the story of the film takes a very interesting turn. This film depicts social inequality, deception and family relationships in a very deep way.
The twists and turns of this film keep the audience hooked till the end.
The film Parasite won the Oscar and made the name of Korean cinema famous all over the world and this film has made a special place in the hearts of the fans.
The film has received many awards including Best Picture. Its direction and acting are praised. You can watch this film on Prime Video.
Parasite (2019)– This film won the Oscars 2020 for Best Film, Best Director (Bong Joon-ho), and Best Screenplay. Apart from this, it also won the Best International Film award.
| Release date: 30 May 2019 (South Korea) |
| Director: Bong Joon Ho |
| Languages: Korean, English |
| Running time: 2h 12m |
| Budget: ₩13.5 billion (~$11.4 million) |
Features of the film:Social message:
“Parasite” shows the difference between poverty and the rich, and shows how class distinctions and inequalities arise in society.
Oldboy (2003)
Rating: 4.7/5
- 2. Oldboy (2003): Oldboy movie This is a famous Korean classic thriller film, directed by Park Chan-wook. The story of this film is known for its thrilling scenes and violent scenes and suspenseful story.
Story of the film: This is the story of a man who is locked in a room for 15 years. And then when he is suddenly freed, he tries to know the reasons behind his kidnapping. So he sets out on a dangerous mission to find out the reason for his captivity and the conspiracy behind it. He is helped in his journey by a mysterious woman named – Mio (Yu Ji-tae). The film has twists and shocking revelations that keep the audience hooked till the end.
The special thing in this film is that he has only five days to identify and catch the culprit. The suspense and psychological twists of the film force the audience to think again and again. You can watch this Korean film on Netflix as entertainment in Hindi.
| Release date: November 21, 2003 (South Korea) |
| Director: Park Chan-wook |
| Language: Korean |
| Running time: 1 hour 41 minutes |
| Distributor: Show East |
| Budget: $3 million |
| Box office : $17.1 million |
The Man From Nowhere (2010)
Rating: 4.7/5
- 3. The Man From Nowhere (2010) : Lee Jeong-beom again directs “The Man From Nowhere” This film is a South Korean action thriller film, which was released in 2010. Won Bin is in the lead role in this film.
Story of the film: This is the story of a lonely man who tries to get his lost life back. He meets a little girl named Sae-ron, and together they set out in search of their lost love and security.
The film has a great mix of action, drama, and emotional connection. Won Bin has played his character with such depth and brilliance that the audience’s interest keeps increasing. With every twist and turn of this film, the audience’s interest keeps increasing. The film’s soundtrack and cinematography have also been praised, which make the atmosphere of the film even more effective. You can watch this film on Prime Video.
In this film, Kim Sae-ron is playing the role of a little girl. Kim Sae-ron played her role very well and beautifully.
| Release date: 4 August 2010 (South Korea) |
| Director: Lee Jeong-beom |
| Languages: Korean, English, Serbian |
| Distributed by: CJ ENM, CJ Entertainment |
| Box office: US$43 million |
| Music by: Shim Hyun-jung |
Memories of Murder(2003)
Rating: 4.6/5
- 4. Memories of Murder(2003): Memories of Murder is a South Korean thriller crime drama film based on true events. Directed by Bong Joon-ho. This film is based on true events, which is based on the investigation of several heinous rapes and murders that took place in the Hwasong region of Korea in the 1980s and 1990s.
Story of the film: When women are murdered one after the other in a small village in Korea. Where the police start investigating this mysterious case, but due to lack of clues and going in the wrong direction, it becomes difficult for the police to reach the bottom of the case and reach the culprit. The lead role in this film is Song Kang-ho, who plays a curious and sometimes nervous police officer.
This film shows that two detectives face many obstacles in trying to solve this case. This film is full of thrill. You can watch this Korean film on Prime Video.
| Release date: 25 April 2003 (South Korea) |
| Director: Bong Joon Ho |
| Languages: Korean, English, Serbian |
| Running time: 2h 11m |
| Cinematography: Kim Hyeong-gu |
| Distributed by: CJ ENM, StudioCanal UK, CJ Entertainment |
| Budget: $2.8 million |
| Box office: $12 million |
The Handmaiden (2016)
Rating: 4.6/5
- 5. The Handmaiden (2016): This movie is a mix of adventure and suspense, romance and thriller. “The Handmaiden” This movie is directed by Park Chan-wook. It is a South Korean movie, which was written by British writer Sarah Waters. The Handmaiden, a psychological thriller and a complex story of fraud, deception and greed, appear in this movie which is full of entertainment.
Story of the movie: This movie has a deep plot. It is about a young girl, Seok-hee, who is sent to serve a rich Japanese woman, Hizuki. There are many secrets in Hizuki’s life, and gradually Seok-hee discovers what kind of conspiracies she is being trapped in. Then the plot and turns of this movie become very interesting and full of thrill, which keeps the audience surprised every moment.
The film beautifully portrays the issues of love, betrayal, romance, and identity. “The Handmaiden” is not just a thriller but also depicts mental and emotional struggles. The film also touches upon the themes of feminism, sexual abuse, and personal freedom. If you are a film fan and want to watch something different, then this film is a must-watch. You can watch this film on Prime Video.
| Release date: 1 June 2016 (South Korea) |
| Director: Park Chan-wook |
| Languages: Korean, Japanese, English, French, Polish |
| Running time: 2h 24m |
| Adapted from: Fingersmith |
| Distributed by: CJ Entertainment |
| Budget: ₩ 10 billion ($8.8 million) |
| Box office: $38.6 million |