Parasite
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Parasite is a 2019 thriller film directed by Bong Joon-ho, starring Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Yeo-jeong. It drew a wide audience and shaped its genre.
Plot
Parasite (Korean: 기생충) is a 2019 South Korean black comedy thriller film directed by Bong Joon Ho, who co-wrote the screenplay with Han Jin-won. It stars Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Yeo-jeong, Choi Woo-shik, Park So-dam, Jang Hye-jin, Park Myung-hoon, and Lee Jung-eun. The film follows a poor family who infiltrate the home and life of a wealthy family.
The script is based on a play Bong wrote in 2013.
Production
Written by Han Jin-won and Bong Joon Ho, the film was produced by Barunson E&A. Jung Jae-il composed the score. Hong Kyung-pyo handled the cinematography. The film runs 133 minutes. The crew and editing refined every shot.
Reception
On a budget of $11,363,000, Parasite grossed $257,591,776 worldwide at the box office. A critic consensus praised its screenplay and score.
Legacy
Its legacy endures through a remake, a sequel and a lasting franchise; later cinema cites its influence and symbolism.
See also
References
- "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time". topfilms100. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
- Ebert, Roger. The Great Movies. Broadway Books.
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