Bakjwi

"Lusting after sinful pleasures."

Apr 30 2009 R 2h 14m
Drama, Fantasy, Horror

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.

Plot

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.

Written by

Émile Zola, Park Chan-wook, Chung Seo-kyung

Directed by

Park Chan-wook

Production Countries

South Korea

Production Companies

MVP Capital Culture Investment Fund, Moho Film, Green Non-Life Insurance Company, Company K Movie Asset Fund No. 1, Benex Movie Expert Fund, Focus Features International (FFI), CJ Entertainment

Languages

Français, English

Awards

17 wins & 20 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
52,843
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
73
Popularity
NA