Parasite: The South Korean film wowing the world | South Korea News | Al Jazeera
In the world of South Korean entertainment, few things are generating as much buzz and national pride as Parasite.The class-conscious dark comedy has been wildly successful around the world. Since its release, Parasite has grossed more than $160.8m worldwide, according to Box Office Mojo, a revenue tracking service. It has also taken home the prestigious Cannes Film Festival's Palme d'Or and an "outstanding performance" honour for its cast at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.If Parasite wins the Academy Award (also known as an Oscar) for Best Picture on February 10, Bong Joon-ho's masterpiece will make history as the first foreign-language film to win the accolade.
