THE HANDMAIDEN (Curzon, 2-Disc Blu-ray, 2017) Theatrical & Extended * REGION B *

Description: 1930s Korea is under the control of the Japanese empire. Young maid Sookee is hired by Hideko, a reclusive heiress who lives in a sprawling mansion under the watchful eye of her domineering Uncle Kouzuki. But Sookee harbours a secret: she has been recruited by Fujiwara, a scheming con artist posing as a Japanese Count, to trick Hideko into entrusting him with her fortune. However, when Sookee and Hideko develop unexpected feelings for each other, more double-crossing comes into play. The machinations of the plot make The Handmaiden a compelling watch, but director Park’s sumptuous visuals and his willingness to unsettle add beauty and tension in equal measure. ★★★★★ “At once a superlative thriller and a deeply erotic character study, but it’s the intelligence, mordant wit and depth of characterisation that are the real turn-ons” - Andrew Lowry, Empire ★★★★★ “A brilliant adaptation” - Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian Other than OLDBOY this is perhaps the most acclaimed of Park Chan wook movies. An intricate erotic revenge thriller set in Japanese-occupied Korea in the 1930s with an all-star cast of Ha Jung-woo, Kim Tae-ri and Kim Min-hee. The film follows a Korean handmaiden hired to wait on a Japanese heiress who lives a secluded life on a lavish estate; the story evolves with ever elaborate plots and twists with the tension increasing slowly throughout the film. This 2-disc special edition boxset comes with a beautifully design slipcover and two versions of the film - Theatrical Cut and Extended cut.

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