Parasite
The streetwise but poor Kim family covertly
install themselves as servants to a wealthy
family, the Parks. Before long, the Parks
are unknowingly bankrolling the Kims’
entire household; however, a parasitic
interloper soon threatens to unravel this
unearned comfort.
FIVE FACTS:
- This black comedy thriller is helmed by the
South Korean director Bong Joon-ho, who
is often revered as one of the 21st century’s
greatest filmmakers. - Bong’s maternal grandfather, Park Taewon,
was a respected author who relocated to
North Korea in 1950. - Parasite is one of South Korea’s highest-
grossing films. - The movie has also won Academy
Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, Best
Original Screenplay and Best International
Feature Film. - Parasite is the first non-English-language
film to pick up the Best Picture accolade.
Rotten Tomatoes
99 %
by Bong Joon Ho
Genre: Thriller
Released: 2019
Price: $14.99459 Ratings