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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.
The Handmaiden is a 2016 thriller-drama from director Park Chan-wook set in 1930s Japanese-occupied Korea. It follows a pickpocket hired as a handmaiden to a wealthy heiress as part of an elaborate con to steal her fortune, blending romance, deception, and psychological intrigue.
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Kim Min-heeLady Hideko
Kim Tae-riSook-hee
Ha Jung-wooCount Fujiwara
Cho Jin-woongUncle Kouzuki
Kim Hae-sookMs. Sasaki
Moon So-riHideko's Aunt
Lee Yong-nyeoBok-soon
Kwak Eun-jinKkeut-dan
Lee Dong-hwiGoo-gai
Jo Eun-hyungYoung Hideko
Rina TakagiHideko's Mother
Han Ha-naJunko
Lee Kyu-jungMaid 1
Kim See-eunMaid 2
Ha Si-yeonMaid 3

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When was The Handmaiden released?
The Handmaiden was released on June 1, 2016.
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The Handmaiden is available on various streaming platforms and for digital purchase; availability varies by region and may change over time.
What is The Handmaiden about?
Set in 1930s Korea under Japanese occupation, the film follows Sook-hee, a pickpocket recruited by a con artist to pose as a handmaiden to a wealthy heiress named Hideko. Their goal is to seduce and swindle her out of her fortune, but hidden motivations and secrets complicate the scheme.
Who directed The Handmaiden?
The Handmaiden was directed by Park Chan-wook, a acclaimed South Korean filmmaker known for his visually inventive thrillers.











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