Official U.S. Trailer for Park Chan-wook's The Handmaiden
HomeOfficial U.S. Trailer for Park Chan-wook's The Handmaiden
Posted July 29, 2016 04:59 PM by Webmaster
Magnolia Pictures and Magnet Releasing have sent us the first official domestic trailer for acclaimed Korean director Park Chan-wook's latest film, The Handmaiden (2016), starring Kim Min-hee, Ha Jung-woo, and Kim Tae Ri. The film will open in theaters across the nation on October 14.
Also included with this announcement is the first official U.S. theatrical poster for the upcoming film.
Official studio synopsis: From Park Chan-wook, the celebrated director of Oldboy, Lady Vengeance, and Stoker, comes a ravishing new crime drama. Park presents a gripping and sensual tale of two women - a young Japanese Lady living on a secluded estate, and a Korean woman who is hired to serve as her new handmaiden, but is secretly plotting with a conman to defraud her of a large inheritance.
Inspired by the novel Fingersmith by British author Sarah Waters, The Handmaiden borrows the most dynamic elements of its source material and combines it with Park Chan-wook's singular vision to create an unforgettable viewing experience.
Also included with this announcement is the first official U.S. theatrical poster for the upcoming film.
Official studio synopsis: From Park Chan-wook, the celebrated director of Oldboy, Lady Vengeance, and Stoker, comes a ravishing new crime drama. Park presents a gripping and sensual tale of two women - a young Japanese Lady living on a secluded estate, and a Korean woman who is hired to serve as her new handmaiden, but is secretly plotting with a conman to defraud her of a large inheritance.
Inspired by the novel Fingersmith by British author Sarah Waters, The Handmaiden borrows the most dynamic elements of its source material and combines it with Park Chan-wook's singular vision to create an unforgettable viewing experience.
