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Parasite

기생충

2019 · 133 min · Comedy

A poor, jobless family cunningly schemes its way, one by one, into the employ of a wealthy household, until a shocking discovery threatens their con and exposes the chasm between rich and poor. Bong Joon-ho's razor-sharp, genre-bending Palme d'Or and Oscar winner.

Why it’s here

All unemployed, Ki-taek's family takes peculiar interest in the wealthy and glamorous Parks for their livelihood until they get entangled in an unexpected incident.

Runtime

133 min

Genre

Comedy · Thriller · Drama

Mood

tense · funny · thoughtful

Entry

easy entry

Best for

first visit · a lighter route

Content notes: violence or threat Non-exhaustive