The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros / Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros (2005) IMAGE: Wordpress But Sook-Hee unexpectedly develops feelings toward Lady Hideko, which leads to long-buried secrets being revealed.Ĭast: Kim Min-hee, Kim Tae-ri (debut film), Ha Jung-woo, Cho Jin-woongĤ. Sook-Hee is in leagues with a swindler operating under the alias Count Fujiwara who plans to seduce Lady Hideko, marry her to obtain her inheritance, before abandoning her at an asylum. Set in Korea during the 1930s, a young Korean woman named Sook-Hee begins work as a handmaiden for Lady Hideko, a young Japanese heiress who lives a secluded life with her domineering uncle. The Handmaiden / 아가씨 (Lady) (2016) IMAGE: The Guardianĭirector Park Chan-wook ( Oldboy) returns to produce an erotic psychological thriller film inspired by a 2002 novel titled Fingersmith. So while you're taking a break, why not binge-watch some LGBTQ films? Here are eight LGBTQ films from Asia to watch this Pride month.Ī warning in advance that many of these films may be sexual in nature and are not recommended for young children. While the fight for equality continues, we shouldn't forget to also take a break every now and then to regain the strength and energy needed to resume battling for LGBTQ rights.
June may be coming to an end, but that doesn't mean we can't keep supporting LGBTQ communities even after Pride month.