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Review of The Handmaiden (2016) by Carlos M — 03 Dec 2016

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An erotic love story that is also a thriller with lots of twists. Brilliant work from director Park Wook Chan!

This review of The Handmaiden (2016) was written by Carlos M on 03 Dec 2016.

The Handmaiden has generally received very positive reviews.

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