Anna Daniels
A list of outstanding South Korean films wouldn’t be complete without mentioning Parasite. Bong Joon Ho’s capitalist critique and modern masterpiece is one of the most original and exciting films to hit any theater worldwide in recent memory, so it’s no wonder that it surged ahead of a crowded field to take home the coveted Best Picture trophy.
The story of the Kim family — who are played by veteran actor and frequent Bong collaborator Song Kang Ho alongside Choi Woo Shik, Park So Dam, Chang Hyae Jin as his grown children and wife — Parasite casts a stark light on financial inequality, especially when it comes to the struggling Kim clan. When Ki-woo (Shik) gets the chance to work for the wealthy Park family (played by Lee Sun Kyun and Cho Yeo Jeong), the family concocts a plan that could help them trade squalor for luxury.
The twists and turns of Parasite are way too good to spoil here, so if you haven’t caught this film yet, we won’t spoil it for you. In any case, Parasite, which began its awards run by winning the Palme d’or at Cannes and closed it out by winning Best Picture, certainly earned its spot on the list of best South Korean films.
Written by: Looper
