| SYNOPSIS __________
Plot:
A priest becomes a vampire…another man’s wife
is coveted…a deadly seduction triggers murder. Thirst
is the new film from director Park Chan-wook (Old Boy, Sympathy
for Mr. Vengeance, Sympathy for Lady Vengeance). Already a
boxoffice smash in Korea, Thirst was honored with the Prix
du Jury [Jury Prize] at the 2009 Cannes International Film
Festival.
Continuing his explorations of human existence in extreme
circumstances, the director spins a tale that he conceived
and then developed over several years with co-screenwriter
Chung Seo-kyung.
Sang-hyun (played by top Korean star Song Kang-ho, of The
Host) is a priest who cherishes life; so much so, that he
selflessly volunteers for a secret vaccine development project
meant to eradicate a deadly virus. But the virus takes the
priest, and a blood transfusion is urgently ordered up for
him. The blood he receives is infected, so Sang-hyun lives
– but now exists as a vampire. Struggling with his newfound
carnal desire for blood, Sang-hyun’s faith is further
strained when a childhood friend’s wife, Tae-ju (Kim
Ok-vin) comes to him asking for his help in escaping her life.
Sang-hyun soon plunges into a world of sensual pleasures,
finding himself on intimate terms with the Seven Deadly Sins.
DETAILS__________
Studio:
Focus Features
Production Co:
CJ Entertainment
Moho Films
Release Date:
July 31, 2009 (NY, LA, SF)
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