Andres Gomez
6/10Disturbing and sometimes really disgusting. Not to be watched while eating.
Reviewed on August 17, 2014
Thirst(2009)
박쥐
Lusting after sinful pleasures.
7.1(1,121)2h 14m2009-04-30
DramaHorrorThriller
Thirst Synopsis
A respected priest volunteers for an experimental procedure that may lead to a cure for a deadly virus. He gets infected and dies, but a blood transfusion of unknown origin brings him back to life. Now, he’s torn between faith and bloodlust, and has a newfound desire for the wife of a childhood friend.
Thirst (2009) is a drama, horror and thriller film directed by Park Chan-wook, released on April 30, 2009 with a runtime of 2h 14m. It stars Song Kang-ho, Kim Ok-vin, Kim Hae-sook and Shin Ha-kyun. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 1,121 ratings.
- Director:
- Park Chan-wook
- Writers:
- Park Chan-wook, Chung Seo-kyung, Émile Zola
- Producers:
- Park Chan-wook, Katharine Kim, Kim Hak-beom
- Cinematographer:
- Chung Chung-hoon
- Composer:
- Jo Yeong-wook
- Production:
- Moho Film
- Budget:
- $5,000,000
- Revenue:
- $13,085,023
- Status:
- Released
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Thirst Cast & Crew
Main cast
Song Kang-ho
as Priest Sang-hyeon
Kim Ok-vin
as Tae-ju
Kim Hae-sook
as Lady Ra
Shin Ha-kyun
as Kang-woo
Park In-hwan
as Priest Noh
Song Young-chang
as Seung-dae
Oh Dal-su
as Yeong-doo
Ériq Ebouaney
as Immanuel
Seo Dong-soo
as Hyo-seong
Choi Hee-jin
as Nurse Sa
Ra Mi-ran
as Nurse Yu
Lee Hwa-ryong
as Doctor Koo
Key crew
Directed by Park Chan-wook, written by Park Chan-wook, Chung Seo-kyung and Émile Zola, produced by Park Chan-wook, Katharine Kim and Kim Hak-beom.
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Thirst Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 1,121 ratings.
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Thirst – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Thirst online?
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Thirst (2009) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Thirst?
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The main cast of Thirst (2009) includes Song Kang-ho, Kim Ok-vin, Kim Hae-sook, Shin Ha-kyun and Park In-hwan. The film was directed by Park Chan-wook. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Thirst released?
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Thirst was released on April 30, 2009 and runs for 2h 14m.
Is Thirst worth watching?
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Thirst (2009) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 1,121 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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