Movie

The Handmaiden

Park Chan-wook · 2016

South Korea · ko

• history
• lesbian
• relationships

From acclaimed director Park Chan-wook, The Handmaiden is a lavish South Korean erotic thriller. Set in 1930s Korea under Japanese colonial rule, the film unravels a complex tale of deception and desire. A conman enlists a pickpocket to pose as a handmaiden for a wealthy Japanese heiress, orchestrating a scheme to steal her inheritance. However, the plan takes an unexpected turn as an intense, passionate romance develops between the handmaiden, Sook-hee, and the heiress, Lady Hideko. This intricate narrative, featuring stunning visuals and powerful performances, provides a compelling exploration of sapphic love and liberation within a captivating world of manipulation and betrayal.