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Samaritan Girl

2004Movie1 h 36 min

Drama
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes50%75%

A deeply moving, profoundly sad drama movie about everyday modern life and growing up, with standout performances and characters.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · partner watch

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Story

Let him that is without sin first cast the stone at her

Jae-Young is an amateur prostitute who sleeps with men while her best friend Yeo-Jin "manages" her, fixing dates, taking care of the money, and making sure the coast is clear. When Jae-Young falls in love with one of those men, she suppresses her feelings towards him in respect of her friend who's jealous.

Feels like

  • Tragic Drama
  • Bleak Romance
  • Psychological Study
  • Friendship Betrayal
  • Societal Critique
  • Melancholy & Poetic
  • Redemptive Arc
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Intense Emotional Journey

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Kim Ki-duk
Written by
Kim Ki-duk
Produced by
Bae Jung-min
Music by
Park Ji-woong, Park Ji

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Facts

March 5, 2004 · 1 h 36 min · Nudity, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery

Released
March 5, 2004
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$328,161
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Samaritan Girl?"

Questions about Samaritan Girl

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Where can I stream Samaritan Girl?

Fandango at Home Free

In the United States, Samaritan Girl is free with ads on Fandango at Home Free. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Samaritan Girl worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 50%). Audiences rate it higher (73 out of 100) than critics (50).

Will I feel good after watching Samaritan Girl?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Samaritan Girl plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Samaritan Girl in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.