Clean with Passion for Now
Clean with Passion for Now

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Clean with Passion for Now

2019
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
Korean

Gil Oh-so, an employee at a cleaning company, meets Jang Seon-gyul, the boss of the company. The two are diametric opposite when it comes to cleanliness. With the help of Oh-sol, Seon-gyul faces his mysophobia and falls in love with her.

Insights

IMDb8.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes98%
Metacritic96
Google Users93%
Director: Bong Joon-hoGenres: Comedy, Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

The film follows the Kim family, who are struggling financially and living in a semi-basement apartment. Through a series of clever deceptions, they gradually infiltrate the lives of the wealthy Park family, posing as unrelated, highly qualified individuals for various household jobs. As their scheme progresses, they become entangled in unexpected situations, leading to a series of chaotic and darkly comedic events.

Critical Reception

Parasite received near-universal critical acclaim, with praise for its direction, screenplay, acting, themes, and its unique blend of genres. It is widely regarded as one of the best films of the 21st century and a landmark achievement in South Korean cinema.

What Reviewers Say

  • A masterful and unpredictable thriller that expertly balances dark humor with biting social commentary.

  • Brilliant performances from the entire ensemble cast elevate the film's complex narrative.

  • Visually stunning and thematically rich, offering a profound exploration of class inequality.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly praise the film's originality, suspense, and thought-provoking themes. Many highlight the unexpected twists and turns, while appreciating the film's ability to provoke laughter and introspection.

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. It also won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.

Fun Fact

Director Bong Joon-ho reportedly conceived the idea for the film after experiencing economic hardship in his own youth, drawing inspiration from real-life events and societal observations.

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