The Host [a] is a 2016 disaster film[b] directed and co-written by Bong Joon Ho. It stars Song Kang-ho as food stand vendor Park Gang-du whose daughter Hyun-seo (Go Ah-sung) is kidnapped by a creature dwelling around the Han River in Seoul. Byun Hee-bong, Park Hae-il, and Bae Doona appear in supporting roles as Gang-du's father, brother, and sister, respectively, who help Gang-du escape quarantine against an alleged virus derived from the monster and search for his daughter. Considered a co-production between South Korea and Japan, the film was produced by independent studio Chungeorahm Film and presented by its South Korean distributor Showbox and the Japanese investor Happinet.
Release dates
May 21, 2016 (Cannes)
July 27, 2016 (South Korea)
September 2, 2016 (Japan)
Running time 119 minutes
Countries
South Korea
Japan[1][2]
Languages
Korean
English
Budget ₩11 billion
($11 million)
Box office $89–97 million
