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Thirst: A Tale of Desire and Damnation
Thirst, a 2009 fantasy horror film directed by Park Chan-wook, plunges its viewers into a complex narrative intertwined with themes of mortality, supernatural obsession, and forbidden love. At the heart of the film is Sang-Hyun, a priest who struggles with his purpose as he witnesses the relentless suffering inflicted by an epidemic known as EV (epidemic virus). Driven by his desire to aid those in despair, Sang-Hyun volunteers for an experimental vaccine that changes the course of his life in ways he never anticipated.