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7.3
/10
3,793 Ratings

Thirst

Bakjwi

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Directed by Park Chan-wook
South Korea, 2009
Horror, Cult

Synopsis

A Catholic priest becomes involved in a medical experiment during which he is infected with a deadly virus. A strange transfusion cures him, but the blood, of unknown origin, turns him into a vampire. Attempting to remain chaste and faithful, he fights the carnal desires that begin to take over.

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Awards & Festivals

Cannes Film Festival

2009 | Winner: Jury Prize

São Paulo International Film Festival

2009

Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival

2009 | Winner: Netpac Award

Asian Film Awards

2010 | Winner: Best Visual Effects

2010 | 3 nominations including: Best Actor

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Cast & Crew

Articles from the Notebook

Cannes 2009: Sucking Zola (“Thirst,” Park)

Here is the ideal Park Chan-wook film: one man and one woman beat and torture one another, each one having a go until the other is so…
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