From smash hits such as Parasite to cult favorites Oldboy, Okja, The Handmaiden and Train to Busan, Korean cinema is a hotbed of creative talent and the force behind the most exciting, captivating filmmaking in the world right now. In this essential guide to the country's cinematic story, Michael Leader and Jake Cunningham, authors and hosts of the hit podcast Ghibliotheque, guide you through the must-see films from a century of Korean movies. Combining reviews and director biographies with recommended further viewing and a catalogue of beautiful film stills and movie posters, this is your one-stop guide to an incredible, captivating artform.
