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Thirst (2009)
Bakjwi (original title)

R  133 min  -  Comedy | Drama | Fantasy   -  30 April 2009 (South Korea)
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Through a failed medical experiment, a priest is stricken with vampirism and is forced to abandon his ascetic ways.

Director:

Chan-wook Park

Writers:

Chan-wook Park (screenplay), Émile Zola (inspired by the book "Thérèse Raquin"), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Credited cast:
Kang-ho Song ...
Priest Sang-hyeon
Ok-bin Kim ...
Hae-suk Kim Hae-suk Kim ...
Lady Ra
Ha-kyun Shin Ha-kyun Shin ...
Kang-woo
In-hwan Park In-hwan Park ...
Priest Noh
Dal-su Oh Dal-su Oh ...
Yeong-doo
Young-chang Song Young-chang Song ...
Seung-dae
Mercedes Cabral Mercedes Cabral ...
Evelyn
Eriq Ebouaney ...
Immanuel
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Hee-jin Choi Hee-jin Choi ...
Nurse
Woo-seul-hye Hwang Woo-seul-hye Hwang ...
Girl with a whistle
Hwa-ryong Lee Hwa-ryong Lee ...
Professor Ku
Mi-ran Ra Mi-ran Ra ...
Nurse Yu
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Storyline

Sang-hyun, a priest working for a hospital, selflessly volunteers for a secret vaccine development project intended to eradicate a deadly virus. However, the virus eventually takes over the priest. He nearly dies, but makes a miraculous recovery by an accidental transfusion of vampire blood. He realizes his sole reason for living: the pleasures of the flesh. Written by Pusan International Film Festival  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Blood | Priest | Vampire | Virus | Lust  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Fantasy | Horror | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for graphic bloody violence, disturbing images, strong sexual content, nudity and language See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

South Korea

Language:

Korean | English | French (only a few words)

Release Date:

(South Korea) See more »

Also Known As:

Жажда See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$5,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$55,889 (USA) (2 August 2009) (4 Screens)

Gross:

$227,873 (USA) (16 August 2009)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | South Korea: (director's cut)  | Canada: (Blu-ray Disc)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Quotes

Priest Sang-hyeon: Grant me the following in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Like a leper rotting in flesh, let all avoid me. Like a cripple without limbs, let me not move freely. Remove my cheeks, tht tears may not roll down them. Crush my lips and tongue, that I may not sin with them...
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Soundtracks

"Ich habe genug"
(Cantata BWV 82)
Written by Johann Sebastian Bach See more »