Critically Acclaimed South Korean Films


Cinema World has been dominating by South Korea for producing a must watch high-quality films that being applauded by many countries around the world.


The Handmaiden (2016)

Director: Park Chan-wook

Genre: Period/Drama

Rating: 5 out of 5.

A sapphic revenge film filled with impressive multi-layered storyline and twisted betrayal.

Parasite (2019)

Director: Bong Joon-ho

Genre: Thriller/Drama

Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

Dark comedy satire that represents the Korea’s class division, a deep dive into desperation of the lower class that mirrors the society.

A Tale of Two Sisters (2003)

Director: Kim Jee-woon

Genre: Horror/Thriller

Rating: 3.5 out of 5.

An astounding, dark, and tragic story of two sisters. The Epitome of quality psychological theme and a supernatural horror.

Train to Busan (2016)

Director: Yeon Sang-ho

Genre: Horror/Action

Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

A full-blown zombie action-horror with a melodramatic plot designed in such an instense way.

Oldboy (2003)

Director: Park Chan-wook

Genre: Mystery/Thriller

Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

Disturbing, controversial, yet extremely fascinating film that plotted mystery and revolves about its “whydunit”.

Mother (2009)

Director: Bong Joon-ho

Genre: Mystery/Drama

Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

A strong affection of a mother by proving his son’s innocence due to some instances of society’s inequality.

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