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The Handmaiden (Korean: 아가씨; RR: Agassi; lit. 'Lady') is a 2016 South Korean erotic historical psychological thriller film directed, co-written and co-produced by Park Chan-Wook and starring Kim Min-hee, Kim Tae-ri, Ha Jung-woo and Cho Jin-woong. It is inspired by the 2002 novel Fingersmith by Welsh writer Sarah Waters, with the setting changed from Victorian era Britain to Korea under Japanese rule, where a Korean girl is hired as a handmaiden to a Japanese heiress who lives a secluded life on a countryside estate. The Handmaiden was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.
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The Handmaiden (아가씨) — verified Korean film. Released 2016-06-01. Directed by Park Chan-wook. 6 verified cast.
Details
Runtime (min): 145
Genre: drama film, romance film, LGBTQ-related film
The Handmaiden was released in 2016-06-01 (verified via Wikidata Q20444585 2026-07-07 01:15 UTC; Wikipedia The Handmaiden 2026-07-07 01:15 UTC; TMDB 290098 2026-07-07 01:15 UTC, as of 2026-07-07).
Who stars in The Handmaiden?
Cast includes Kim Min-hee, Kim Tae-ri, Ha Jung-woo, Cho Jin-woong, Moon So-ri, Kim Hae-suk (verified via Wikidata Q20444585 2026-07-07 01:15 UTC; Wikipedia The Handmaiden 2026-07-07 01:15 UTC; TMDB 290098 2026-07-07 01:15 UTC, as of 2026-07-07).
Who directed The Handmaiden?
The Handmaiden was directed by Park Chan-wook (verified via Wikidata Q20444585 2026-07-07 01:15 UTC; Wikipedia The Handmaiden 2026-07-07 01:15 UTC; TMDB 290098 2026-07-07 01:15 UTC, as of 2026-07-07).
What is The Handmaiden's runtime (min)?
The Handmaiden — Runtime (min): 145 (verified via Wikidata Q20444585 2026-07-07 01:15 UTC; Wikipedia The Handmaiden 2026-07-07 01:15 UTC; TMDB 290098 2026-07-07 01:15 UTC, as of 2026-07-07).
What is The Handmaiden's genre?
The Handmaiden — Genre: drama film, romance film, LGBTQ-related film (verified via Wikidata Q20444585 2026-07-07 01:15 UTC; Wikipedia The Handmaiden 2026-07-07 01:15 UTC; TMDB 290098 2026-07-07 01:15 UTC, as of 2026-07-07).
What is The Handmaiden's original language?
The Handmaiden — Original language: Korean, Japanese (verified via Wikidata Q20444585 2026-07-07 01:15 UTC; Wikipedia The Handmaiden 2026-07-07 01:15 UTC; TMDB 290098 2026-07-07 01:15 UTC, as of 2026-07-07).
What is The Handmaiden's awards?
The Handmaiden — Awards: CST Award of the Technical Artist (verified via Wikidata Q20444585 2026-07-07 01:15 UTC; Wikipedia The Handmaiden 2026-07-07 01:15 UTC; TMDB 290098 2026-07-07 01:15 UTC, as of 2026-07-07).
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