Thirst

2009 · 2h14 · Film

Directed by Park Chan-Wook

Starring Song Kang-ho, Kim Hae-sook, Park In-hwan, Song Yeong-chang, Oh Dal-su, Ériq Ebouaney

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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.

Original title

박쥐

Original language

Korean

Screenplay

Park Chan-Wook, Chung Seo-kyung, Émile Zola, Conti Brothers

Music

Hong Dae-sung

Cast

Song Yeong-chang, Oh Dal-su, Ériq Ebouaney, Ra Mi-ran

Updated July 22, 2026

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