고갈 (2008) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
2008 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2008, 고갈 is a horreur film directed by Kim Gok, running about 128 minutes.
What it’s about. Uncompromising and shocking portrayal of the life of a French pimp and his wife exploited by him as a prostitute, who stay together in an almost post-apocalyptic post-industrial landscape. Shot on grungy Super-8. The first hour focuses on the everyday activities of the man and woman. They consume cheap food, watch TV and nasty porno, they receive customers and combat each other with psychological power games. Despite emotional numbness, the woman tries to escape. She makes friends with another woman, but then decides that returning to the man is the easiest option. The return of the other woman heralds the very shocking finale. Not for the squeamish.
Who’s in it. 고갈 stars Jang Liu, Keun-young Oh and Park Ji-hwan.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, 고갈 has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 고갈 page.
If you liked it. Fans of 고갈 tend to enjoy Psychose, Le Silence des agneaux, Shining and Alien, le huitième passager.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch 고갈 (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 고갈 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 고갈 worth watching?
- 고갈 holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horreur. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 고갈?
- 고갈 stars Jang Liu, Keun-young Oh and Park Ji-hwan.
- When was 고갈 released?
- 고갈 was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.