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The Handmaiden

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You're the one being tricked.

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2016-06-01
2h 25m
KO
Released
Moho Film

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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.

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About The Handmaiden

You're the one being tricked.

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. Running 145 minutes.

The Handmaiden Cast and Characters

The cast features Kim Min-hee (as Lady Hideko), Kim Tae-ri (as Sook-hee), Ha Jung-woo (as Count Fujiwara), Cho Jin-woong (as Uncle Kouzuki), and Kim Hae-sook (as Ms. Sasaki). Their performances are a major reason The Handmaiden has built such a passionate audience.

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There's a reason The Handmaiden keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts, tight pacing that earns its twists, and chemistry between leads that actually feels real. If you enjoy Korean storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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The Handmaiden runs for 145 minutes (about 2.4 hours).

Is The Handmaiden good? What's the rating?

The Handmaiden holds a 8.2/10 rating based on 4,322 reviews — genuinely excellent.

Who is in the cast of The Handmaiden?

The main cast includes Kim Min-hee, Kim Tae-ri, Ha Jung-woo, and Cho Jin-woong, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is The Handmaiden available in Korean?

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When was The Handmaiden released?

The Handmaiden was released in 2016.

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What is The Handmaiden about?

The Handmaiden is a Thriller/Drama film. 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.

When was The Handmaiden released?

The Handmaiden was released on June 1, 2016. It has a runtime of 2h 25m. The film was produced by Moho Film.

Who stars in The Handmaiden?

The Handmaiden stars Kim Min-hee, Kim Tae-ri, Ha Jung-woo and Cho Jin-woong. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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