Synopsis
Parasite follows the impoverished Kim family as they cleverly scheme their way into the lives of the wealthy Park family, each member securing a job under false pretenses. What begins as a darkly comic con artistry gradually unravels into a tense and shocking thriller. The film is a razor-sharp social commentary on class inequality, capitalism, and the invisible walls that divide society.
Why Watch It
Bong Joon Ho orchestrates a darkly comic thriller that pivots from sly social satire to visceral class rage, anchored by impeccable ensemble performances that make every scheming detail feel earned. The film's genre-defying architecture—shifting seamlessly between comedy, tragedy, and suspense—keeps you perpetually off-balance, while its production design transforms staircases and basements into battlegrounds of economic inequality.
Did You Know?
- First non-English film to win Best Picture at the Oscars.
- Director Bong Joon-ho called it 'a movie about stairs.'
- The entire film was shot in South Korea.
- The wealthy Park family home was a custom-built set.
- Bong Joon-ho won four Oscars in a single night.
Iconic Quotes
- "You know what kind of plan never fails? No plan at all."
- "If I had all this, I'd be kinder too."
- "They're not nice because they're rich. They're nice because they don't know anything."
- "Act like you own the place and people will believe you do."
- "I'm not a bad person. I'm just a poor person."
