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Jan 24, 2020 · ‘Parasite’ is not based on a particular true story, but it is definitely inspired by Bong Hoon-jo’s own real-life experiences from the time he was in his 20s. It is based on Bong’s first intimate encounter with a wealthy family as he was trying to make ends meet as a young man.
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In a 2019 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Bong related an experience he had in his 20s that eventually formed the core of the Parasite movie. His wife, whom he was still dating at the time, worked as an English tutor for a wealthy family in Seoul. She recommended Boon as a math teacher, even though he wasn't particularly good at math, and he...
That said, however, the big twist in Parasite is more overt fiction. The rich couple's house has a secret underground bunker built by the previous owner. The previous maid's husband had been hiding from loan sharks there for over four years. The revelation comes just as the Kims' ruse threatens to be exposed. A bunker like the one in Parasite would...
Ever since the awards success and acclaim of Parasite, the movie has been primed for further exploration. The first of these projects to be announced was a TV series on HBO based on the Parasite movie, which was revealed in 2020. Bong Joon Ho confirmed that it was meant to take place in between the events of the movie, though the exact details of t...
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Nov 8, 2019 · When 20-something Kim Ki-woo (played by Choi Woo-sik) lands a job as an English tutor for the rich family’s daughter, he sniffs an opportunity and suggests his younger sister, posing as a friend of...
Feb 8, 2020 · So to all of those among you who wondered: Yes, Parasite is based on a true story. Sorta. We can’t say it’s entirely inspired by one particular event, as far as Bong Joon Ho has confirmed it.
Oct 15, 2019 · I don’t know if you can call it horror or action or thriller, but it’s based on a horrific incident that happened in the city. The English one is based on a true story, a news article from...
Parasite (Korean: 기생충; RR: Gisaengchung) is a 2019 South Korean dark comedy thriller film directed by Bong Joon-ho, who co-wrote the screenplay with Han Jin-won and co-produced.
Feb 8, 2020 · Director and screenwriter Bong Joon Ho is no stranger to the universe in which his Oscar-nominated 2019 film, Parasite, is set. While we certainly hope his own life hasn’t taken quite the same ...
