The Bacchus Lady (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2016, The Bacchus Lady is a drama film directed by E J-yong, running about 110 minutes. “For the old men wandering in a park of Seoul, the Bacchus lady is a comfort and the only lasting friend.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. So-young, a 65-year-old woman is so called ‘Bacchus lady’, one of the most reputed prostitute for old men at the old park in the center of Seoul. One day she learns that her customer SONG gets stroke, and pays him a visit. Being left behind by his family SONG cries out for his miserable life; and desperately asks So-young to end his life. After a long hesitation So-young decides to help him. When she confesses SONG’s death assistance to another customer Jae-woo, Jae-woo asks if it is possible to kill his friend who’s suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. So-young persistently refuses but at last grants his favor. So-young finally falls into chaos when Jae-woo eventually asks her to help his suicide after long loneliness.
Who’s in it. The Bacchus Lady stars Youn Yuh-jung as So-young, Jeon Moo-song as Jae-woo, Yoon Kye-sang as Do-hoon and An A-zu as Tina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Bacchus Lady has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kocowa. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bacchus Lady page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bacchus Lady tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bacchus Lady (2016)?
- In US, The Bacchus Lady is available to stream on Kocowa. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Bacchus Lady worth watching?
- The Bacchus Lady holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bacchus Lady?
- The Bacchus Lady stars Youn Yuh-jung, Jeon Moo-song, Yoon Kye-sang, An A-zu and Kim Hye-yoon.
- When was The Bacchus Lady released?
- The Bacchus Lady was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.