Title: Parasite
Writer: Bong Joon-ho, Han Jin-won
Director: Bong Joon-ho
Producer: Bong Joon-ho, Kwak Sin-ae, Moon Yang-kwon
Run-Time: 132 minutes
Release-Date: May 30, 2019
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Thriller Summary
Parasite is a dark comedy and thriller directed by Bong Joon-ho that explores class disparity in modern society. The film follows the Kim family, who infiltrate the wealthy Park family's lives under false pretenses, leading to a series of events that spiral into unexpected chaos. Parasite masterfully blends humor, tension, and social commentary, earning critical acclaim and becoming the first non-English-language film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture. Its exploration of inequality, deception, and human nature struck a chord with audiences, making it one of the most celebrated films of the 21st century.