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The Host (2006)

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HER BIRTH WAS AN ACCIDENT, AND SO WAS HER DEATH.

A teenage girl is captured by a giant mutated squid-like creature that appears from Seoul's Han River after toxic waste was dumped in it, prompting her family into a frantic search for her.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Bong Joon-ho
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    Park Gang-du Song Kang-ho
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    Park Hie-bong Byun Hee-bong
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    Park Nam-il Park Hae-il
  • Profile picture of Bae Doona
    Park Nam-joo Bae Doona
  • Profile picture of Ko A-sung
    Park Hyun-seo Ko A-sung
  • Profile picture of Oh Dal-su
    The Monster (voice) Oh Dal-su
  • Profile picture of Lee Jae-eung
    Se-jin Lee Jae-eung
  • Profile picture of Yoon Je-moon
    Homeless Man Yoon Je-moon

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