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'The Handmaiden' trivia and fun facts
Based on 'Fingersmith'
Based on the novel 'Fingersmith' by Sarah Waters (published in 2002 by Virago Press). The novel is set in London during the 19th century, but the film is set in Korea in the 1930s, under Japanese colonial rule.
116 countries
''The Handmaiden'' has been pre-sold to 116 territories ahead of its theatrical opening.
1,500 applicants
Actress Tae-ri Kim was selected for her role through auditions which had approximately 1,500 applicants.
Cannes
''The Handmaiden'' is gonna be released in the official section of 2016 Cannes Film Festival.
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