Parasite has been out at some theaters in the US so I figured we might as well have an |OT| about it. Please be responsible with spoilers and use the proper tags!
What is Parasite?
Parasite (in Korean Gisaengchung or 기생충 ) is a south-Korean movie by Bong Joon-ho.
Why is it famous?
It's Bong's return to Korean-produced movies, after Okja (distributed by Netflix) and Snowpiercer, and probably is his best work in a long time. It won the Palme d'Or at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival, the first Korean movie to do so and one of the most accessible Palme d'Or winners since Pulp Fiction. Also, it has a 99% Fresh score on Rottentomatoes.
What is it about?
Don't read anything about Parasite and just go watch it! But if you absolutely must read a synopsis, there it is:
Really? Don't read anything?
Yes. It makes for a more enjoyable experience.
Alright, can I see a trailer?
Don't even watch the trailer if you can, but if you must watch it, there you go:
Is it related to the manga/anime?
No.
Are there any stars in it?
You might have heard of Song Kang-ho, who played in other movies by Bong Joon-ho (Memories of Murder), by Park Chan-wook (JSA a.k.a. Joint Security Area) or Kim Jee-woon (The Good, the Bad and the Weird).
Who is Bong Joon-ho?
One of the most famous South-korean directors since the new wave of korean cinema in the 2000s. You might have heard of Snowpiercer or Okja, starring famous western actors.
I liked Parasite, what should I see next?
Definitely Memories of Murder (which is arguably his magnum opus) and Mother (not the movie by Darren Aronofsky)
Wait, Memories of Murder? Didn't something strange just happen in relationship with that movie?
Yes.
Have fun!
What is Parasite?
Parasite (in Korean Gisaengchung or 기생충 ) is a south-Korean movie by Bong Joon-ho.
Why is it famous?
It's Bong's return to Korean-produced movies, after Okja (distributed by Netflix) and Snowpiercer, and probably is his best work in a long time. It won the Palme d'Or at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival, the first Korean movie to do so and one of the most accessible Palme d'Or winners since Pulp Fiction. Also, it has a 99% Fresh score on Rottentomatoes.
What is it about?
Don't read anything about Parasite and just go watch it! But if you absolutely must read a synopsis, there it is:
In contemporary South Korea, a poor family con their way into working for a wealthy family.
Really? Don't read anything?
Yes. It makes for a more enjoyable experience.
Alright, can I see a trailer?
Don't even watch the trailer if you can, but if you must watch it, there you go:
Is it related to the manga/anime?
No.
Are there any stars in it?
You might have heard of Song Kang-ho, who played in other movies by Bong Joon-ho (Memories of Murder), by Park Chan-wook (JSA a.k.a. Joint Security Area) or Kim Jee-woon (The Good, the Bad and the Weird).
Who is Bong Joon-ho?
One of the most famous South-korean directors since the new wave of korean cinema in the 2000s. You might have heard of Snowpiercer or Okja, starring famous western actors.
I liked Parasite, what should I see next?
Definitely Memories of Murder (which is arguably his magnum opus) and Mother (not the movie by Darren Aronofsky)
Wait, Memories of Murder? Didn't something strange just happen in relationship with that movie?
Yes.
Have fun!
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