Thirst
"Lusting after sinful pleasures."
Originally released in 2009. Thirst is a drama/horror film. directed by Park Chan-wook. With a runtime of 2h 14m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Song Kang-ho, Kim Ok-bin, and Kim Hae-sook
Synopsis
A respected priest volunteers for an experimental procedure that may lead to a cure for a deadly virus. He gets infected and dies, but a blood transfusion of unknown origin brings him back to life. Now, he’s torn between faith and bloodlust, and has a newfound desire for the wife of a childhood friend.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 30, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
2h 14m
134 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (1,037 votes)
Budget
$5M
Production budget
Box Office
$13.1M
2.6x return
Language
Korean
Original language
Country
South Korea
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KO
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Revenue
- $13,085,023
Production Companies
- Moho Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thirst about?
A respected priest volunteers for an experimental procedure that may lead to a cure for a deadly virus. He gets infected and dies, but a blood transfusion of unknown origin brings him back to life....
Who directed Thirst?
Thirst was directed by Park Chan-wook.
How long is Thirst?
Thirst has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes total).
When was Thirst released?
Thirst was released on April 30, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Thirst?
The main cast of Thirst includes Song Kang-ho, Kim Ok-bin, Kim Hae-sook, Shin Ha-kyun, Park In-hwan.
Is Thirst worth watching?
Thirst has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 1,037 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.