#Ah ga ssi

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아가씨 | THE HANDMAIDEN (2016) dir. Park Chan-wook Living with her despotic uncle, Kouzuki, an intellectual and avid collector of rare erotic literature, the beautiful and fragile Japanese heiress, Lady Hideko, is destined to marry him. Confined in a sun-deprived mansion in 1930s Korea under Japanese rule, Lady Hideko is a sad bird in a gilded cage, and a seemingly easy target for Count Fujiwara, a forger and an outright con-man in disguise who hires Sook-hee, a dexterous young pickpocket, to act as Hideko's new handmaiden. Now, intent on possessing her father's inheritance, the count needs Sook-hee to talk the unaware noblewoman into marrying him instead, and when the elaborate scam finally bears fruit, he plans to send Hideko to an asylum without an ounce of remorse. However, the plan meets an obstacle in the form of unexpected emotions rising between Hideko and Sook-hee. (link in title)

[liontmeow]

Drama Korea yang Diadaptasi Menjadi Film

Berpindah dari Layar Kecil ke Besar

Fenomena adaptasi drama Korea ke dalam bentuk film telah menjadi tren yang menarik dalam industri hiburan Korea dan meraih perhatian global. Dalam artikel ini, kita akan mengeksplorasi beberapa drama Korea yang sukses berpindah dari layar kecil ke layar besar, menarik minat penonton dengan cerita yang sudah akrab namun dengan pendekatan yang lebih luas dan intens.

1. Reply 1988 (Eungdaphara 1988)

Drama populer "Reply 1988" yang mengisahkan kehidupan keluarga dan persahabatan di Korea Selatan tahun 1988 diadaptasi menjadi film pada tahun 2021. Film ini mengulang kesuksesan drama seri dengan menghadirkan kembali karakter-karakter yang dicintai oleh penggemar, sambil menambahkan nuansa emosional dan pengembangan cerita yang lebih dalam.

2. Signal (Sigeuneol)

Drama thriller misteri "Signal", yang menggabungkan elemen perjalanan waktu dengan investigasi kriminal, juga berhasil diadaptasi menjadi film pada tahun 2022. Film ini mengeksplorasi lebih dalam plot yang rumit dan ketegangan yang mendalam antara masa lalu, masa kini, dan masa depan.

3. Train to Busan (Busanhaeng)

Meskipun bukan drama serial tradisional, film "Train to Busan" yang sukses besar adalah contoh adaptasi yang berasal dari ide cerita yang lebih pendek dalam drama Korea. Film ini, yang menggambarkan perjuangan kelompok orang yang berusaha bertahan hidup dalam kekacauan zombie di kereta ke Busan, mendapat sambutan internasional yang besar.

4. The Handmaiden (Ah-ga-ssi)

Drama Korea "The Handmaiden", yang berdasarkan novel Fingersmith karya Sarah Waters, diadaptasi menjadi film oleh sutradara terkenal Park Chan-wook. Film ini berhasil menggabungkan elemen erotis, psikologis, dan misteri dalam sebuah narasi yang rumit dan menghadirkan visual yang memukau.

5. Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds (Singwa Hamkke: Jigul Geotdeon Segye)

Drama Korea "Along with the Gods", yang awalnya berdasarkan webtoon populer, diadaptasi menjadi dua film yang menggambarkan perjalanan jiwa seorang pria setelah kematiannya. Film-film ini tidak hanya sukses secara komersial tetapi juga mendapat pujian atas visual efek khusus yang menakjubkan dan cerita yang mendalam.

6. A Werewolf Boy (Neukdae Sonyeon)

Drama fantasi romantis "A Werewolf Boy", yang menceritakan kisah cinta antara seorang gadis muda dan anak laki-laki manusia serigala, juga diadaptasi menjadi film. Film ini berhasil menangkap nuansa magis dan romantis dari drama seri sambil menambahkan dimensi visual dan emosional yang lebih dalam.

Adaptasi drama Korea menjadi film menawarkan kesempatan untuk menyajikan cerita yang sudah dikenal dengan cara yang baru dan lebih luas, menangkap perhatian penonton dengan visual yang mengesankan dan cerita yang terasa lebih mendalam. Dengan popularitas yang terus meningkat, tidak mengherankan jika tren ini akan terus berlanjut dan menghasilkan adaptasi-adaptasi yang menarik di masa depan.

[criticfilm]

10 Intriguing Trivia About “Ah-ga-ssi” (The Handmaiden) ⚡

1️⃣ A Tale of Adaptation: “Ah-ga-ssi” is a loose adaptation of Sarah Waters’ novel “Fingersmith.” Park Chan-wook skillfully reimagines the story, setting it against the backdrop of Japanese-occupied Korea and infusing it with his signature style and themes.

2️⃣ Park Chan-wook’s Cinematic Vision: Renowned for his visually striking and thematically complex films, Park Chan-wook brings his unique directorial style to “Ah-ga-ssi.” His meticulous attention to detail and masterful storytelling create a captivating cinematic experience.

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[hmzawy]

PAIN IS A GARMENT

- The Handmaiden (2016)

Dir. Park Chan-wook

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At that moment, a drop of insanity could cause one to go completely mad. If I could drive Sasaki mad as well, then life would've been more fun.

The Handmaiden 아가씨 (2016) Dir. by Park Chan-wook

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[hidekosookhee]

I love that Sookhee is such a powerful character. She’s allowed to use her anger AND love to save the woman she loves. And they run away together with the help of her family of thieves. Sookhee is a thief and a criminal but that MATTERS in a good way. Her anger is supporting her love and defense of Hideko. She doesn’t hold her tongue when it matters. She saves Hideko’s life. She’s so amazing we need to talk about Nam Sookhee more.

[ohmuqueen]

my favorite bisexual heroines as elements

Mulan (Disney’s Mulan) - Water (transformation)

Ayla (and Sookhee from The Handmaiden) - Earth (healing)

Edith (Crimson Peak) - Fire (destruction)

Lydia (Beetlejuice) - Air (communication)

[yavannastrees]

Films 2017: #30 → Ah-ga-ssi / The Handmaiden (2016)

↳ “At that moment, a drop of insanity could cause one to go completely mad...”

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The Handmaiden

The Handmaiden    [trailer]

A woman is hired as a handmaiden to a Japanese heiress, but secretly she is involved in a plot to defraud her.

Opulent, sensual, erotic, sumptuous. A feast for the eyes. And on top of that, a great, twisted story.

I've seen the regular version a while ago, this time I watched the about twenty minutes longer extended cut. As far as I can tell, it doesn't change the story, it just makes it feel richer. And even though I already knew where the story was heading, it didn't feel any longer at all.

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The Handmaiden and gloves (or: Why costume design is important according to Filmed in Ether)

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The Handmaiden

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The Handmaiden (2016) dir. Park Chan-wook

[namsookhee]

the handmaiden + text posts