Korean
Korean

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Korean

2020
Movie
86 min
Bengali

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IMDb8.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes98%
Metacritic96
Google Users95%
Director: Bong Joon-hoGenres: Comedy, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A poor family, the Kims, scheme to become employed by a wealthy family, the Parks, by infiltrating their household and posing as unrelated, highly qualified individuals. As their deception deepens, they become entangled in unexpected circumstances that threaten their carefully constructed facade.

Critical Reception

Parasite received widespread critical acclaim, lauded for its direction, screenplay, acting, and themes. It achieved significant commercial success both domestically in South Korea and internationally, becoming a global phenomenon.

What Reviewers Say

  • A masterful blend of dark humor, suspense, and social commentary.

  • Bong Joon-ho's most ambitious and impactful film to date.

  • A visually stunning and thematically rich exploration of class disparity.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly praised "Parasite" for its originality, gripping narrative, and thought-provoking social commentary on class inequality. Many highlighted its ability to seamlessly shift between genres and maintain suspense until the very end.

Awards & Accolades

Won the Academy Award for Best Picture, becoming the first non-English language film to do so. Also won Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best International Feature Film. Won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The meticulously designed set for the Park family's luxurious home was partially built and then digitally enhanced to achieve its final appearance.

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