The Wailing (2016)
Soon after a stranger arrives in a little village, a mysterious sickness starts spreading. A policeman, drawn into the incident, is forced to solve the mystery in order to save his daughter.
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Top Billed Cast
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Jong-goo -
Il-gwang -
Japanese Man -
The Mysterious Woman -
Hyo-jin -
Mother-in-Law -
Wife -
Yang Yi-sam -
Oh Sung-bok -
Kwon Myung-joo -
Park Choon-bae -
Deok-gi -
Heung-gook -
Byeong-gyoo -
Friend
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Director:
Hong-jin NaWriters:
Hong-jin Na (screenplay by), Hong-jin NaAll Cast & Crew
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29 wins & 51 nominations.Reviews & Commentary
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Trivia
The movie contains many themes but is mainly based on folk religions in Korea.
Quotes
Il-Gwang:
Even among other demons, he's a master of evil.
Jong-Goo:
If that's true, why did it have to be...
Il-Gwang:
...your daughter? What sin did that young girl ever commit?
Jong-Goo:
Yes.
Il-Gwang:
If you go fishing, do you know what you'll catch?
Jong-Goo:
No.
Il-Gwang:
He's just fishing. Not even he knows what...
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Genres
HorrorDetails
Release Date:
3 June 2016Language
Korean, Japanese
Country of Origin
South Korea, USABox Office
Budget:
$6,420,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$13,109,618 (South Korea) (10 June 2016)
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