The Handmaiden
아가씨 · Park Chan-wook
The Handmaiden is a drama and romance movie released in 2016, directed by Park Chan-wook, starring Kim Min-hee, Kim Tae-ri and Ha Jung-woo. It runs 2h 25min and is rated R in Brazil.
Official synopsis
You're the one being tricked.
1930s Korea, in the period of Japanese occupation, a new girl, Sook-hee, is hired as a handmaiden to a Japanese heiress, Hideko, who lives a secluded life on a large countryside estate with her domineering Uncle Kouzuki. But the maid has a secret. She is a pickpocket recruited by a swindler posing as a Japanese Count to help him seduce the Lady to steal her fortune.
Release in Brazil
- Theaters in Brazil 01/12/2017
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Availability in Brazil · updated 04/10/2026
Trailer for The Handmaiden
Official International Trailer · YouTube
Cast of The Handmaiden
30 actors
Kim Min-hee
as Lady Hideko
Kim Tae-ri
as Sook-hee
Ha Jung-woo
as Count Fujiwara
Cho Jin-woong
as Uncle Kouzuki
Kim Hae-sook
as Ms. Sasaki
Moon So-ri
as Hideko's Aunt
Lee Yong-nyeo
as Bok-soon
Kwak Eun-jin
as Kkeut-dan
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Lee Dong-hwi
as Goo-gai
Jo Eun-hyung
as Young Hideko
Rina Takagi
as Hideko's Mother
Han Ha-na
as Junko
Lee Kyu-jung
as Maid 1
Kim See-eun
as Maid 2
Ha Si-yeon
as Maid 3
Kim Eun-yeong
as Maid 4
Jeong Ha-dam
as Maid 5
Yoo Min-chae
as Ggeut-dan
Won Geun-hee
as Butler
Kim Jong-dae
as Mansion Driver
Jang Han-sun
as Kouzuki Porter
Kim Lee-woo
as Japanese Officer 1
Shinsuke Fujimoto
as Japanese Officer 2
Katsuhiro Nagano
as Monk
Lee Ji-ha
as Female Owner of Ryokan
Tomomitsu Adachi
as Mental Hospital Doctor 1
Takashi Kakizawa
as Mental Hospital Doctor 2
Hwang Seo-yoon
as Mental Hospital Nurse 1
Park Do-young
as Mental Hospital Nurse 2
Lee Ji-hye
as Young Hideko's Maid 1
- Director
- Park Chan-wook
- Cinematography
- Chung Chung-hoon
- Editing
- Kim Jae-beom, Kim Sang-bum
- Music
- Cho Young-wuk
- Production
- Syd Lim
- Screenplay
- Chung Seo-kyung, Park Chan-wook
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Frequently asked questions about The Handmaiden
Where to watch The Handmaiden?
We haven't found where to watch The Handmaiden in Brazil yet. Availability changes often, so check back later.
Is The Handmaiden on Netflix?
No. As of the last check, on 04/10/2026, The Handmaiden was not on Netflix in Brazil.
How long is The Handmaiden?
The Handmaiden runs 2h 25min (145 minutes).
What is the age rating of The Handmaiden?
In Brazil, it is rated R.
Is The Handmaiden based on a book?
Yes. The movie is based on a book.
What year did The Handmaiden come out?
The Handmaiden came out in 2016. In Brazil, it opened in theaters on 01/12/2017.
How much did The Handmaiden gross?
The Handmaiden grossed US$ 38.6 million worldwide. Its budget was US$ 8.6 million.
The Handmaiden details
- Status
- Released
- Original title
- 아가씨
- Original language
- Korean
- Countries
- South Korea
- Production companies
- Moho Film, Yong Film, CJ Entertainment
- Budget
- US$ 8.6 million
- Worldwide box office
- US$ 38.6 million
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