About The Host

The Host is a 2006 South Korean monster film directed by Bong Joon-ho. This movie combines elements of horror with a striking social commentary. The plot revolves around a man named Park Gang-du, who runs a snack bar on the banks of the Han River along with his family. Tragedy strikes when a monster emerges from the river and kidnaps his daughter. The movie then follows his desperate attempts to save her.

Making / Production

The Host was directed by Bong Joon-ho and produced by Choi Yong-bae. The movie was filmed on location in South Korea, in places such as the Han River. The film's monster was created by the San Francisco-based The Orphanage, using a mixture of practical effects and CGI.

Actors

• Song Kang ho as Park Gang-du: He superbly played the character of a simple snack-bar owner trying to save his daughter from a monster.
• Byun Hee-bong as Park Hie-bong: The actor played the part of Gang-du's father, his performance added depth to the film.
• Park Hae il as Park Nam-il: Played as Gang-du's younger brother, his character was instrumental to the story's development.
• Bae Doo-na as Park Nam-joo: She played the character of Gang-du's younger sister and her performance was commendable.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Host became South Korea's highest grossing film of all time, upon its release.
• This film was also the first South Korean film to get distribution in North American multiplexes.
• The creature featured in the film was inspired by a local article about a deformed fish with an S-shaped spine.

Quotes

• "Monsters don't exist in this world." - Park Gang-du
• "Don't let our family be separated." – Park Hie-bong
• "I'm not scared. I promised to protect you." - Park Gang-du

Music, Soundtrack

• "The Host Main Title"
• "The Han River"
• "Gang-Du is Taken Away"
• "The Sorrow of Losing The Object of Dependence"
• "Memory of the Sewer"