The Bacchus Lady

The Bacchus Lady

2016 · 110 min · KO · NC-17 · 6.8 (29 votes)
Dir. E J-yong · Starring Youn Yuh-jung, Jeon Moo-song, Yoon Kye-sang, An A-zu, Kim Hye-yoon, Ye Su-jeong · Music Jang Young-gyu

For the old men wandering in a park of Seoul, the Bacchus lady is a comfort and the only lasting friend.

Drama

So-young, an elderly prostitute working in Seoul, tries to take care of a young Korean-Filipino child she meets in a hospital and make ends meet. So-young's life takes a dark turn when several of her old clients try to reconnect with her.

VIBE

A poignant and unflinching look at a life lived on the margins. It's a quiet, character-driven drama that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant, exploring themes of resilience and connection in the face of hardship.

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