The Taste of Money
Seen it?2012 | 115 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (32% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 55 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
The assistant of a wealthy socialite reveals her husband's salacious affair. The fallout entangles him in a web of sex, love and deceit that could threaten his life and career.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
32% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$8 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 18K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Im Sang-soo
- Kim Kang-wooJoo Young-jak
- Youn Yuh-jungBaek Geum-ok
- Baek Yoon-sikChairman Yoon
- Kim Hyo-jinYoon Nami
- On Ju-wanYoon-chul / Charlie
- Maui TaylorEva
- Darcy PaquetRobert
- Hwang Jeong-minPresident Roh's Assistant
- Kwon Byung-gilPresident Roh
- Kal So-wonRi-ni