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Thirst
“Lusting after sinful pleasures.”
7.1 / 10• 2009• 2h 14m•R• Korean
DramaHorrorThriller
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Song Kang-ho
Priest Sang-hyeon
Lead
Kim Ok-vin
Tae-ju
Kim Hae-sook
Lady Ra
Shin Ha-kyun
Kang-woo
Park In-hwan
Priest Noh
Song Young-chang
Seung-dae
Oh Dal-su
Yeong-doo
Ériq Ebouaney
Immanuel
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Park Chan-wook's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Thirst is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
