The Bacchus Lady

The Bacchus Lady

For the old men wandering in a park of Seoul, the Bacchus lady is a comfort and the only lasting friend.

NC-17 2016 · 110 min · ★ 6.7 · Drama

So-young, an elderly prostitute working in Seoul, tries to take care of a young Korean-Filipino child she meets in a hospital and make ends meet. So-young's life takes a dark turn when several of her old clients try to reconnect with her.

Directed by E J-yong · Written by E J-yong

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