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Bakjwi (2009)

Horror, Thriller, Drama, Romantic, Fantasy, Mystery | South Korea, United States

Director: Chan-wook Park

Film4 | Monday 25 January 2016 | 01:10

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Monday 25 January 2016 01:10

Sunday 20 December 2015 01:00

Rating: 7.1/10

User rating: 7/10
(4 votes)

SYNOPSIS

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.

Actors

Writer: Émile Zola, Chan-wook Park

Producer: Soo-hyun Ahn, Jason Byeun

RUNTIME: 134 min

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