The Handmaiden – Modern Korean Cinema

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Modern Korean Cinema Season

This season we are looking at four brilliant Korean films which managed to break through the language barrier into mainstream success in the English-speaking world.

And to complement these films we have a Korean themed menu to pair with the season and enjoy before each film.

1930s Korea, in the period of Japanese occupation, a new girl (Sookee) 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 elope with him, rob her of her fortune, and lock her up in a madhouse. The plan seems to proceed according to plan until Sookee and Hideko discover some unexpected emotions.

Director

Park Chan-wook

Cast

Min-hee Kim, Jung-woo Ha, Jin-woong Jo, Tae-ri Kim, Hae-suk Kim, So-ri Moon

In Korean with English subtitles

REDISCOVER + DINE

Film + Meal £20.

You do not need to book a table. Your table will be available from 14:45 and food will be served from 15:00.

Tables are exclusively before the film as part of this offer.

Not all dietary requirements may be catered for due to the unique and creative nature of the Rediscover+Dine menus. We advise that you contact us before booking to check if the dishes are suitable for your requirements using our Contact Form.

Menu

Main

Kimchi Jjigae (kimchi stew with pork belly + rice)

or

Bibimbap (mixed vegetables, rice, egg + gochujang)

Dessert

Fragrant rice pudding

or

Bongeoppong (custard tart)