lesbians scamming men and staying together is my favorite film genre
Directed by Park Chan-wook
The Handmaiden
아가씨
An acclaimed, moving thriller.
Thriller
Drama
Romance
2016
2h 25m
4.4(874k)via LetterboxdKim Min-hee + 4 more
1930s Korea, in the period of Japanese occupation, a new girl, Sook-hee, 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 steal her fortune.
Where to watch
The Handmaiden is showing in 1 cinema in Los Angeles - next screening Tuesday 24 November at 15:30 at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood.
Next screenings: Tuesday 24 November.
Full scheduleTuesday, 24 November
The Handmaiden showtimes, refreshed every morning
Pick your cinema, get a nudge before it leaves screens.
Cast & crew
6What people say
u know it was directed by a dude when they fucking scissor lmao
if god hates gays then why do we keep winning
Common questions
What is The Handmaiden about?+
Set in 1930s colonial Korea, a pickpocket is hired as a handmaiden to a wealthy Japanese heiress as part of an elaborate scam to steal her fortune.
Who directed The Handmaiden?+
It was directed by South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook and released in 2016.
Has The Handmaiden won any awards?+
The film received widespread international critical acclaim and won the BAFTA Award for Best Film Not in the English Language among many other accolades.
Is The Handmaiden subtitled in English?+
Yes, the film is spoken in Korean and Japanese with English subtitles.
