Thirst Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Oct. 5, 2009

Thirst

Release Date: Friday, July 31, 2009 Limited

Director: Park Chan-wook

Starring: Shin Ha-kyun • Song Kang-ho • Kim Ok-bi

R Horror 2 hrs, 13 m

1 / 5.0

41% WILL SEE 59% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: The film is about a priest who participates in a medical experiment to find a cure for a deadly disease with traumatic repercussions. "Thirst" stars Song Kang-ho ("Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance," "The Host") and Shin Ha-kyun ("Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance"). Involving unusually risqué elements, the film also stars Kim Ok-bi ("Dasepo Naughty Girls") as leading lady.

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Who stars in Thirst – Cast List

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Shin Ha-kyun
The Villainess, Running Man
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Song Kang-ho
Parasite, A Taxi Driver
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Kim Ok-bi

Who is making Thirst – Crew List

A look at Thirst behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Park Chan-wook last helmed No Other Choice and Decision to Leave. The film's writer Park Chan-wook last penned No Other Choice and Decision to Leave.

Director: Park Chan-wook
Screenwriter: Park Chan-wook

Studio: Focus Features
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the Thirst

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jul 2009

Completed

Changed Thirst movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for graphic bloody violence, disturbing images, strong sexual content, nudity and language
Runtime: 2 hrs, 13 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Evil Live
Language: English

Thirst Trailers and Clips

Thirst

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Thirst Release Date: When was the film released?

Thirst was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, July 31 , 2009. The film was released in approximately 4 theaters. There were four other movies released on the same date, including Funny People, Aliens in the Attic and The Collector. As a limited release, Thirst was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.