Thirst (2009) Horror Thriller Drama Fantasy Romance
Thirst (2009) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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Thirst Plot Synopsis:
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.
Thirst (2009) was the breakout vampire themed mad love story that came out of South Korea in 2009. Directed by Chan-wook Park with an estimated $5 million movie budget, this film did a great job of bringing a unique point of view in this fantasy horror movie. Kang-ho Song, Ok-bin Kim, and Hae-suk Kim star in Thirst (2009), aka Bakjwi (2009).
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Thirst Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2009 (more 2009 movies)
Awards: 17
Nominations: 20
Language: Korean, English, French
Country: South Korea, United States
Writers: Émile Zola, Park Chan-wook, Chung Seo-kyung
Producers: Soo-hyun Ahn, Jason Byeun, Park Chan-wook, Joon-hwan Choi, Philip Kang, Hak-beom Kim, Katharine Kim, Miky Lee, Simon Lee, Rick Moon, Ki-moon Nam, KB Park, Bob Seh
Editors: Kim Jae-beom, Kim Sang-beom
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Thirst Plot Synopsis:
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.
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Thirst (2009) Cast (Click to Expand)
Thirst Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Kang-ho Song | ... | Sang-hyun (as Song Kang-ho) |
| Hee-jin Choi | ... | Nurse Sa |
| Dong-soo Seo | ... | Hyo-sung |
| Hwa-ryong Lee | ... | Doctor Ku |
| Mi-ran Ra | ... | Nurse Yu |
| In-hwan Park | ... | Priest Roh (as Park In-hwan) |
| Eriq Ebouaney | ... | Emmanuel Research Director (as Eriq Ebouney) |
| Thati Pele | ... | Emmanuel Research Nun (as Onthatile Peele) |
| Jong-ryol Choi | ... | Grandfather |
| Yong-wan Goo | ... | Devotee |
| Woo-seul-hye Hwang | ... | Whistle Girl |
| Hae-sook Kim | ... | Mrs. Ra (as Kim Hae-sook) |
| Kim Hae-sook | ... | Mrs. Ra (as Kim Hae-sook) |
| Ha-kyun Shin | ... | Kang-woo (as Shin Ha-kyun) |
| Ok-bin Kim | ... | Tae-ju (as Kim Ok-vin) |
| Dal-su Oh | ... | Young-du (as Oh Dal-su) |
| Mercedes Cabral | ... | Evelyn |
| Young-chang Song | ... | Seung-dae (as Song Young-chang) |
| Cheol-woo Han | ... | Investigator |
| Kim Hee-ok | ... | Oh Veronica |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Kang-ho Song (b. January 17, 1967) – Sang-hyun (as Song Kang-ho)
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 10¾" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Song Kang Ho | Song Kang-Ho | Song Kang-ho - Hee-jin Choi – Nurse Sa
- Dong-soo Seo – Hyo-sung
- Hwa-ryong Lee – Doctor Ku
- Mi-ran Ra – Nurse Yu
- In-hwan Park (b. January 6, 1945) – Priest Roh (as Park In-hwan)
Sign: Capricorn
Also known as: Park In-Hwan | Park In-hwan - Eriq Ebouaney (b. October 3, 1967) – Emmanuel Research Director (as Eriq Ebouney)
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 1¼" (1.86 m)
Also known as: Eriq Ebouanay | Eriq Ebouanet | Eriq Ebouney | Ériq Ébouaney - Thati Pele – Emmanuel Research Nun (as Onthatile Peele)
- Jong-ryol Choi – Grandfather
- Yong-wan Goo – Devotee
- Woo-seul-hye Hwang – Whistle Girl
- Hae-sook Kim (b. December 30, 1955) – Mrs. Ra (as Kim Hae-sook)
Sign: Capricorn
Also known as: Hae-suk Gim | Kim Hae-Sook | Kim Hae-sook | Kim Haesook | Hae-suk Kim | Kim Hae Sook - Kim Hae-sook – Mrs. Ra (as Kim Hae-sook)
- Ha-kyun Shin (b. May 30, 1974) – Kang-woo (as Shin Ha-kyun)
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Shin Ha-Kyun | Shin Ha-kyun | Shin Hakyun | Ha-gyun Shin | Hakyun Shin | Ha-gyoon Sin | Ha-gyun Sin - Ok-bin Kim (b. December 29, 1986) – Tae-ju (as Kim Ok-vin)
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Ok-vin Kim | Kim Ok-vin
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