The Host
Official Trailer
Bong Joon-ho’s monster masterpiece, restored in 4K
Exclusively in theaters 11/21 and 11/23
On digital 11/30
About the Film
Twenty years after it became a worldwide sensation, Bong Joon-ho’s The Host returns to theaters in a new 4K restoration, with an exclusive conversation between Bong Joon-ho and filmmaker Edgar Wright.
Gang-du runs a snack stand on the banks of Seoul’s Han River. When a monstrous creature rises from the water and carries off his young daughter, Hyun-seo, the government quarantines the area over fears of a virus. After a phone call reveals Hyun-seo is still alive, Gang-du and his family break into the forbidden zone to rescue her.
93% Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, The Host was called “one of the greatest monster movies ever made” by New York Magazine.
Director: BONG Joon-Ho
Cast: SONG Kang-ho, BYUN Hee-Bong, PARK Hae-il, BAE Doo-na and KO A-sung
Runtime: 1 hr 59 min
Language: Korean with English subtitles
Rated: R