채식주의자 (2009): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

2009 · Film · ★ 5.9

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Released in 2009, 채식주의자 is a drama, horror and liebesfilm film directed by Lim Woo-seong, running about 100 minutes. “A human being, actually was a flower” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An ordinary housewife, Yeong-hye, who has nightmares every night, finally becomes a vegetarian, throwing away all the meats in her refrigerator. Her husband Kil-soo starts to complain about her actions. Her family also worries about her health. During a family lunch, Yeong-hye tries to kill herself due to her father's abrupt violence. Observing all the happenings, Yeong-hye's brother-in-law, Min-ho, a videoartist, hears from his wife that Yeong-hye has a Mongolian spot on her hips. Min-ho gets inspiration from this and starts to sketch.

Who’s in it. 채식주의자 stars Chae Min-seo as Yeong-hye, Hyun Sung as Min-ho, Kim Yeo-jin as Ji-hye and Kim Young-jae as Kil-soo, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, 채식주의자 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 채식주의자 page.

If you liked it. Fans of 채식주의자 tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.

Häufige Fragen

Where can I watch 채식주의자 (2009)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for 채식주의자 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is 채식주의자 worth watching?
채식주의자 holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and liebesfilm. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in 채식주의자?
채식주의자 stars Chae Min-seo, Hyun Sung, Kim Yeo-jin, Kim Young-jae and Yoon Ji-hye.
When was 채식주의자 released?
채식주의자 was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.