Three... Extremes (2004)
"Saam gaang yi" (original title)

An Asian cross-cultural trilogy of horror films from accomplished indie directors.

Directors:

Fruit Chan, Takashi Miike,

Writers:

Haruko Fukushima (segment), Lilian Lee (segment),

Stars:

Bai Ling, Pauline Lau, Byung-hun Lee

4 wins & 8 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Bai Ling	...	Mei (segment "Dumplings")
Pauline Lau	...	Li's Maid (segment "Dumplings")
Tony Leung Ka Fai	...	Lee (segment "Dumplings")
Meme Tian	...	Connie (segment "Dumplings") (as Meme)
Miriam Yeung Chin Wah	...	Ching (segment "Dumplings")
Sum-Yeung Wong	...	Old Hairdresser (segment "Dumplings")
Kam-Mui Fung	...	Vomiting Woman (segment "Dumplings")
Wai-Man Wu	...	Nurse (segment "Dumplings")
Chak-Man Ho	...	Wang (segment "Dumplings")
Miki Yeung	...	Kate (segment "Dumplings")
So-Fun Wong	...	Kate's Mother (segment "Dumplings")
Kai-Piu Yau	...	Gynaecologist (segment "Dumplings")
Byung-hun Lee	...	Director (segment "Cut")
Won-hie Lim	...	Stranger (segment "Cut") (as Won-Hee Lim)
Hye-jeong Kang	...	Director's Wife (segment "Cut")

Storyline

An Asian cross-cultural trilogy of horror films from accomplished indie directors.

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Plot Keywords:

director | fantasy sequence | critically acclaimed | severed finger | sister sister relationship | 

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Taglines:

From the Nightmares of 3 Horror Masters

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Genres:

Horror

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong disturbing violent content, some involving abortion and torture, and for sexuality and language

Details

Official Sites:

Lions Gate Films [us]

Country:

Hong Kong Japan South Korea

Language:

Cantonese Japanese Korean Mandarin

Release Date:

20 August 2004 (South Korea)

Also Known As:

3 Extremes

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$36,414 (USA) (28 October 2005)

Gross:

$75,829 (USA) (11 November 2005)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Applause Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

125 min 118 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

In the segment "Cut," towards the end of the film there is a panning shot looking in through a window. The reflection of one or more persons standing on the outside portion (the side the camera is on) can be seen.

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Quotes

Mei: You're rich but I'm free.

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Connections

Referenced in Thirst (2009)

User Reviews

Wow

Wow, just went to go see these three shorts last night, which are about 45 mins a piece. I agree that "Cut" was one of the most enjoyable horror experiences I have had since High Tension. Takeshi Miike is probably the biggest name in the Asian horror biz, but I have to say that I miss the style of his earlier work, like Audition and Happiness of the Katakuri's. "Box" was very strange but it leaves little explanation for what has actually occurred, and I wish it delved a little deeper. And oh my! Mr. Fruit Chan, I have never heard of you before last night. "Dumplings" was by far one of the most deranged things I have ever watched. And the sound that was used in this short was was of the most intense, stomach curdling noises that are still sticking with me today. This was a very fun watch, and I am glad I got to see it before it left the theater. My recommendation....don't eat a big meal before you start!!!