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‘The Handmaiden’ named Best Foreign-Language Film by LA Film Critics
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Ryu Seong-hee, production designer on the movie, also took home the award for Best Production Design.
“The Handmaiden,” starring Ha Jung-woo, Kim Min-hee and Kim Tae-ri, revolves around an orphan-turned-maid who is involved in a plot to swindle a Korean heiress during Japanese colonial era.
The movie marked Cannes-winning filmmaker Park Chan-wook’s return to the Korean box office after a 7-year absence. The film drew some 4 million moviegoers in local box offices.
Meanwhile, “Moonlight” received Best Picture award. The movie, which tells the story of a gay black man growing up in a rough Miami neighborhood, was also awarded Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Cinematography.
The awarding ceremony will take place on Jan. 14 in Los Angeles, Calif.
By Son Ji-hyoung (json@heraldcorp.com)