Thirst (2009)
AKA: Bakjwi
Directed by: Park Chan-wook
Starring: Song Kang-ho (Sang-hyun), Kim Ok-bin (Tae-ju), Kim Hae-sook (Kang-woo’s mother), Shin Ha-kyun (Kang-woo)
Country: South Korea, Asian Cinema
Language: Korean (English Subs)
Runtime: 02:27:37
Genres: Gore-Gruesome, Scars, Infidelity, Religion, Vampires
Plot – Spoilers:
A Korean priest Sang-hyun has lost his faith but desperately clings on to the hope that it can be revived. He volunteers for a secretive project aimed at finding a vaccine for an African virus that leaves its victims with smallpox-like features. Somewhere along the way, Sang-hyun turns a corner from his human form and acquires vampire-like gifts and curses. Being a kissless virgin, the gifts acquire greater significance, especially when he meets a childhood acquaintance who is now the servant-wife of a long-lost friend.
Some have described Thirst as adult-Twilight. Which is a disservice to Park Chan-wook.
When Sang-hyeon randomly raped that cute disabled girl I laughed my ass off
Women are better kissers than men
That was so good!! As a huge vampire fan i absolutely loved it! Honestly it’s not that long either.
7-11 was a part time job
Perfect example how you can fall in love with SKorean cinema, this film can be taken seriously even with tacky vampire stereotypes
An interesting take on vampire love. I liked it, but I’m odd that way.
Loved it! Anyone who likes dark, messy love, splashed with blood should tots watch this movie. I liked how the movie progressed A LOT. I do not mind the length of the film at all because it is a BLOODY good film.
Too long and slow for my taste. Or at least it seems long.