Saam gaang yi (2004)

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

Directors:

Fruit Chan, Takashi Miike

Writers:

Haruko Fukushima (segment), Pik Wah Lee (segment) (as Lillian Lee)

Stars:

Bai Ling, Byung-Hun Lee, Kyoko Hasegawa

4 wins & 13 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Bai Ling	...	Mei (segment "Dumplings")
Pauline Lau	...	Li's Maid (segment "Dumplings")
Tony Ka Fai Leung	...	Lee (segment "Dumplings")
Meme Tian	...	Connie (segment "Dumplings") (as Meme)
Miriam Chin Wah Yeung	...	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-Foon Wong	...	Kate's Mother (segment "Dumplings")
Kai-Piu Yau	...	Gynaecologist (segment "Dumplings")
Byung-Hun Lee	...	Director (segment "Cut")
Won-hee Im	...	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:

twin | betrayal | jealousy | cooking | cannibalism | 

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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 [United States]

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 USA:

$36,414, 30 October 2005, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$75,829, 13 November 2005

Company Credits

Production Co:

Applause Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

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

A disturbingly good movie!!

This is an excellent blend of three horror films that characterize the ideal representation of Asian cinema. Each story is presented with ordinary people displaying qualities of evil and depravity. These directors use powerful cinematic storytelling elements in exploring their genres. This is not an ordinary horror film with a ghost or a slasher/killer with a knife but a combination of people who are capable of psychotic behavior. While all of the films are not perfect and contain some mildly dull aspects, watching all three will leave you intrigued with the art and approach of the horror genre utilized in various countries Asia. If you can hold your stomach through the first film "Dumplings", you will certainly enjoy one of these stories and won't be disappointed. A disturbingly good movie!!