Thirst
In this 2009 film, a devout Catholic priest, played by Song Kang-ho, undergoes a transformation into a vampire after a medical experiment goes awry. As he grapples with his newfound thirst for blood, he becomes entangled in a passionate and morally complex relationship with a friend’s wife, portrayed by Kim Ok-bin. Directed by Park Chan-wook, the film explores themes of desire, faith, and the human condition with a unique blend of horror and dark humor. It was awarded the Jury Prize at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival. For those interested, the movie can be viewed for free on Soap2day.
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Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Director: Park Chan-wook
Actors: Choe Hui-jin, Choi Hee-jin, Choi Hui-jin, Eriq Ebouaney, Kim Hae-sook, Kim Ok-vin, Mercedes Cabral, Oh Dal-su, Park In-hwan, Seo Dong-Soo, Shin Ha-kyun, Song Kang-ho, Song Young-chang, 崔熙真 최희진, 艾瑞克·艾伯纳尼
Country: South Korea, United States of America
Company: Benex Movie Expert Fund, Bluebush Productions, CJ Entertainment, Focus Features International (FFI)
Worldwide Gross: $13,085,023