Samaritan Girl
Seen it?2004 | 96 min | Drama
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office loss, almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (50% on Rotten Tomatoes), this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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. If you loved The Place Beyond the Pines or Cape Fear, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Jae-Young is an amateur prostitute who sleeps with men while her best friend Yeo-Jin "manages" her, fixing dates, taking care of the money, and making sure the coast is clear. When Jae-Young falls in love with one of those men, she suppresses her feelings towards him in respect of her friend who's jealous.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
50% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$328K worldwide on a $1 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 10K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kim Ki-duk
- Han Yeo-reumJae-yeong
- Kwak Ji-minYeo-jin
- Lee EolYeong-ki
- Jung In-giKi-soo
- Kwon Hyun-minSalesman
- Oh YoungMusic Man
- Im Gyun-hoNeat Man
- Lee Jong-gilLucky Man
- Han Chang-hyunDiscovery Man
- Chong Yun-suTough Man