Parasite (2019)

[Cremildo]

"South Korea’s top filmmaker, Bong Joon-ho has begun shooting Parasite, his first film since Okja which was backed by Netflix and debuted in competition last year in Cannes. It stars Song Kang-ho, Korea’s leading character actor.

The film is a drama about a family of four, in which each member has unique characteristics. Bong says that, despite the title, the film does not include either parasites or alien creatures.

Production started on Sunday. 'The film had been originally scheduled to start shooting in our studio on May 25, but was pushed back slightly,' a spokesperson from Goyang Aqua Studio, an outfit that specializes in underwater shooting, told Variety on Wednesday." SOURCE

[kylor]

That's correct. Humans are Parasites. My sensors tell me that I am very happy that I am just a robot.

Seriously though, looks interesting. I'll definitely give it a shot. Is an underwater sequence being hinted at there?

[Gacivory]

Yes!!!!!!!!! New movie from Bong Joon-ho!!!!!!!!

[Makarov]

No relation to Parasyte?

[Cremildo]

[Gacivory]

Need this in my life!!!!

[aiman04]

I was expecting more water. Any dates yet?

[cheez avenger]

I'm in. All the way in!

[Cremildo]

Originally Posted by cheez avenger

I'm in. All the way in!

[Foggy]

Sounds perfect to me, hope this gets a good release next year.

[GRD43L]

A movie titled 'Parasite' that does not feature parasites? Count me in.

[Cremildo]

Bought by Neon

[Himmel]

[Himmel]

http:/youtu.be/h8VGGhPydYc

[Cremildo]

Is there a Korean member here who could enlighten us?

[GRD43L]

The writing on the poster says, "Happiness grows greater when shared," as if one was actually saying it to another person (as opposed to a blank statement)

I watched the trailer as well.

0:02 Mom- "All cell phones have been disconnected . . ."
0:05 Mom- "All wifi have also been disconnected . . ."
0:07 Son- "What do you think, dad?"
0:10 Announcer- "I don't think this is a fraud or a crime." (corrected from Son to Announcer)
0:13 Son- "Next year, I'm definitely intend to attend this university."
0:16 Announcer & In large letters on screen, "That is obviously a crime" (added Announcer)
0:22 Dad- "Son, You already have this planned/figured out!" (updated)
0:25 Announcer & In large letters on screen, "Does he, really?" (Added Announcer)
0:32 "Ki-Woo, the oldest son of a family of all unemployed, goes for a job interview for a high paying tutor"
0:38 Dad- "The timing is appropriate" ('good' updated to 'appropriate')
0:52 In large letters on screen, "New Family Comedy/Tragedy"
1:08 "Parasite"

Certainly enough to whet your appetite.

In short, it seems to be a story of a destitute family where the son has the brains + aspirations but no money. To earn the money the son lands a job as a tutor from a very wealthy family. The Dad starts getting wrong ideas about how to turn his life around.

That's what the trailer seems to indicate. What's actually going to happen in the movie, of course, could very well be entirely different.

[ArrestedDevelopment]

Intl trailer with eng subs:

PARASITE Official Int'l Teaser Trailer - YouTube

[Cremildo]

Cannes: Bong Joon-ho Says ‘Parasite’ is too Local to Win Competition

[...] the Korean-language film is a tragicomedy that Bong says may be too nuanced for the festival.

“Cannes always makes me feel excited, fresh, and nervous. I am very happy to premiere my film, which took so much work, at the hottest, most passionate place,” Bong said at an event held in Seoul on Monday. “But I doubt whether the film could be 100% understood (by foreign audiences). ‘Parasite’ is full of details and nuances that are specific to Koreans. I think the film’s Korean premiere after Cannes will be the most exciting moment for me.”

[GRD43L]

After reading that article, now I am more stoked to watch this movie!

[Zivouhr]

So a movie called Parasite is an intriguing title, but then it's not about any parasitic creatures, or parasitic people? The trailer makes it appear to be a dramatic film.

Thanks for posting those video links. It's described as a Tragedy Comedy. Interesting. Hopefully at least the theme of what a parasite is, will be covered in the film.



--------
GRD43L, thanks for those details. I wonder if one of the characters is acting like a leech, feeding off the earnings of his parents instead of earning a way of life on their own. That would justify the Parasite title better.