Posts Tagged ‘Park Chan-Wook’

Thirst (2009)

Veteran actor  Song Kang-Ho plays the role of Sang-hyun, a catholic priest who helps anyone in need. He takes part in a trip to South Africa, donating his body to science. Contracting a deadly virus, Sang-hyun receives a blood transfusion which infuses him with a great energy and a uncontrollable lust for blood.

Upon his return to Korea he’s reunited with childhood friends Tae-Ju and Kang-Woo, who are now grown up and became a “married” couple. The couple live with Kangs mother, the hostess of the weekly mahjong games. Each night Tae-Ju spends the night running through the quiet streets, running from her troubles in life and her shame of a marriage.

An intimate affair between Sang-hyun and Tae-Ju emerages. Read the rest of this entry »

Amazing Competition – Meet Park Chan-Wook

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Palisades|Tartan are running an amazing competition which gives two lucky people a trip to London attending the UK Premier of Thirst. You also have lunch with Park Chan-Wook as well!! Here’s the details from P|T;

Sign up for our exclusive Park Chan-wook contest! A winner and two runner-ups will be randomly selected from those who enter and the grand prize winner will win a trip for two to London to attend the October 5th UK premiere of Park Chan-wook’s THIRST, and meet the director for lunch! The grand prize also includes roundtrip transportation to London from the major airport or train station closest to the winner, as well as hotel accommodation for your stay in London.

The contest runs through 11:59 PM GMT September 27th and the winners will be chosen at random and notified on or before September 30th.

Also if you are one of the lucky bandits who wins, we will throw you a t-shirt and some stickers too!

Click here for entry details

Thirst gets a UK Cinema Release

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The recently merged Palisade|Tartan have the rights to Park Chan-Wooks “Thirst” starring Song Kang-Ho. The Premier is on the 2nd October in London. Then released at selected cinemas Friday 16th October. Then we can expect a DVD in the New Year!

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