The Handmaiden poster
8.2

The Handmaiden

Never did they expect to get into a controversial relationship...

3,299 votes
2016
2h 25m
Released
KO
Genres
ThrillerDramaRomance
Synopsis

In 1930s Korea, a swindler and a young woman pose as a Japanese count and a handmaiden to seduce a Japanese heiress and steal her fortune.

Production
Moho Film, Yong Film, CJ Entertainment
Box Office
Budget: $8,575,000
Revenue: $38,600,000
Languages
Japanese, Korean
Countries
South Korea

More About This Movie

Popularity Score

55
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Content Rating

Family Friendly
Suitable for general audiences

Community Engagement

3,299
Number of votes received from users

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