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2009 · 134 min · R

Thirst

Directed by Park Chan-wook · Drama, Horror, Thriller

Thirst (2009) is a Drama film, directed by Park Chan-wook set in South Korea during the 2000s. It runs 134 minutes and is rated R.

A vampire, with a bleak and melancholic tone. Themes of faith / religion and obsession run throughout.

Composer
Jo Yeong-wookHong Dae-sungHong Yu-jinJeong Hee LeeSeung Hee Seok
Cinematography
Chung Chung-hoonYu Eok
Cast
Song Kang-hoKim Ok-vinKim Hae-sookShin Ha-kyunPark In-hwanSong Young-changOh Dal-suÉriq Ebouaney

The world of this film

Setting

Where
South Korea
Setting
Urban
When
2000s

Premise & themes

Premise
Vampire
Themes
Faith / ReligionObsession
Tone
BleakMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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