Parasite is a 2019 South Korean dark comedy thriller film directed by Bong Joon-ho, who co-wrote the screenplay with Han Jin-won and co-produced. The film, starring Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Yeo-jeong, Choi Woo-shik, Park So-dam, Jang Hye-jin, Park Myung-hoon, and Lee Jung-eun, follows a poor family who infiltrate the life of a wealthy family.
The house was constructed on a set and everything above the first floor was added in post-production.
Director and stars at an April 2019 press event.
Bong Joon-ho was awarded the Academy Award for Best Director in 2020.
Doijissal Supermarket, a convenience store used as a filming spot. In the film it was labelled 'Woori Supermarket'.
Bong Joon-ho is a South Korean film director, producer and screenwriter. The recipient of three Academy Awards, his filmography is characterised by emphasis on social and class themes, genre-mixing, black humor, and sudden tone shifts.
Bong at the Japan premiere of Okja in 2017
Bong at the 25th Independent Spirit Awards on March 5, 2010
Bong at the 2013 Deauville American Film Festival
Bong Joon-ho at the Munich International Film Festival in July 2019