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The Host
괴물
Directed by Bong Joon-ho
2006•2h 0m•R•★ 7.6
Action / Drama / Horror / Science Fiction
Synopsis
When a giant mutated amphibious creature emerges from the Han River and abducts a young schoolgirl, her dysfunctional family rallies together to break out of government quarantine and rescue her. Bong Joon-ho's satirical monster masterpiece.
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Cast & Crew
DirectorBong Joon Ho
WriterBong Joon HoBaek Chul-hyunHah Jun-won
CinematographyKim Hyung-koo
MusicLee Byung-woo
Principal Cast
Song Kang-hoPark Gang-du
Byun Hee-bongPark Hie-bong
Park Hae-ilPark Nam-il
Bae DoonaPark Nam-joo
Ko AsungPark Hyun-seo
Oh Dal-suThe Monster (voice)
Lee Jae-eungSe-jin
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Lee Dong-hoSe-jooTechnical Specifications
Runtime2h 0m (120 mins)
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DirectorBong Joon-ho
LanguagesKorean, English
CountryKR
StudioChungeorahm Film • Showbox
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