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Thirst (2009)
< Bak-jwi >
  • Thirst
Beloved and devoted priest from a small town volunteers for a medical experiment which fails and turns him into a vampire. Physical and psychological changes lead to his affair with a wife of his childhood friend who is repressed and tired of her mundane life. The one-time priest falls deeper in despair and depravity. As things turn for worse, he struggles to maintain what’s left of his humanity.
Genre Horror, Drama Production Status Released
Running Time 133min Release Date Apr 30, 2009
Country South Korea, U.S., Australia Rating 19
Language Korean Co-Production Y
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  • Number of Screens : 499
  • Total Admissions : 2,211,123
  • Total Gross : $10,817,866
As of Oct 31, 2024
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