The Handmaiden Shows Two Faces through Video-on-demand Today!

Director Park Chan-wook's (Oldboy, 2003) The Handmaiden is releasing on Amazon Prime, today. The film is a bit of a genre bender, with elements of mystery, erotica and crime drama appearing. Shot in Korean and the Japanese language, the film is being offered, exclusively on Amazon Prime, with English subtitles. Kim Min-hee, Ha Jung-woo, Kim Tae-ri and Cho Jin-woong star in this feature. Based on Sarah Waters' novel Fingersmith, the film involves a conspiracy to rob a woman of her large inheritance, through any means necessary. A trailer and release details, for The Handmaiden, are hosted here.

For more on the story, a Japanese lady lives in a secluded estate. A Korean woman is hired as a handmaiden, on this estate. Sookee (Tae-ri Kim) is working with a local conman, Count Fujiwara (Ha Jung-woo), to strip Lady Hideko of her wealth. But, Lady Hideko has plans of her own.

Amazon is offering a free trial, for new members. Film fans can sign up at the link below to watch the film for free. More details on The Handmaiden and Amazon Prime are hosted below.

Release Date: April 13th, 2017 (VOD, Amazon).

Director: Park Chan-wook.

Cast: Kim Min-hee, Ha Jung-woo, Kim Tae-ri Cho Jin-woong.

The film's official trailer:



*the film is 145 minutes and will be offered with English subtitles (originally in Japanese, Korean).

**the Amazon Video app can be used on TVs, Amazon Fire and mobile devices, to view the film.

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