Thirst

I want to see this movie! Thirst is the new film from director Park Chan-wook (Old Boy, Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, Sympathy for Lady Vengeance). Already a boxoffice smash in Korea, Thirst was honored with the Prix du Jury [Jury Prize] at the 2009 Cannes International Film Festival.

Sang-hyun (Song Kang-ho) is a priest who cherishes life; so much so, that he selflessly volunteers for a secret vaccine development project meant to eradicate a deadly virus. But the virus takes the priest, and a blood transfusion is urgently ordered up for him. The blood he receives is infected, so Sang-hyun lives – but now exists as a vampire. Struggling with his newfound carnal desire for blood, Sang-hyun’s faith is further strained when a childhood friend’s wife, Tae-ju (Kim Ok-vin), comes to him asking for his help in escaping her life. Sang-hyun soon plunges into a world of sensual pleasures, finding himself on intimate terms with the Seven Deadly Sins.

Watch the restricted trailer. Amazing!

If you live in San Fran you can see a sneak preview on July 22nd. You need to RSVP TODAY! WEDNESDAY, JULY 22ND
7:00PM

Followed by a Q&A with director Park Chan-wook

Embarcadero Center Cinemas
One Embarcadero Center
Promenade Level
San Francisco, CA
Map

RSVP to rsvp [at] asianamericanmedia [dot] org by Friday, July 17th. If you do not receive a confirmation email, your RSVP has not been received. ***

RSVP REQUIRED TO ATTEND BUT DOES NOT GUARANTEE SEATING. THEATER IS OVERBOOKED TO ENSURE A FULL HOUSE. SEATING ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS. PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY.

All other select showtimes in the UNITED STATES.