The Handmaiden

Both are thriller films featuring intimate scenes between two people of the same gender, acting is also amazing in both

Both thrillers are inspired by western novels, with the setting change to Asia of the last century. The cinematography is spectacular and the plot itself captivating.

There are SO many plot twists in these both masterpieces. Very intense, romantic, queer shows where trying to solve some problems and saving each other

Both female lead were raised by heartless, psycho mam. They stayed and get good at their chores, tasks and duty. However, they also plot to revence

Both are dark stories that take unexpected turns! Though I will say that The Handmaiden's story is easier to follow than Old Boy.

Seok Won was found murdered at home. The suspect is his daughter Yoo Jin. Her mother Ja Yeong struggles to get Yoo Jin free and not guilty. The two of them live a normal everyday life but they’re both traumatized. Then one day, Ja Yeong meets Dong Ha and opens up to him.

Both are set in the 1930s and have a plot revolving around schemes, hidden agendas, and a relationship between two women. While the romance between Hideko and Sook-hee is explicitly text, Jiang Xinyu and Xu Yanzhen's is subtextual.

Both have changes of perspective (tho Monster way more dramatically so) that divide the movie into parts. They have a similar vibe, only Monster feels more desperate. There are more things, but mentioning them would spoil the movies.

Both take place during Japanese occupied South Korea. Both are very similar..........................................

Both "The Handmaiden" and "The Palace" depict a relationship of sorts between a woman of high status and her servant.

Same Male actor on both movie. Both have very brave sex scenes. Both movies were very intrigue. Good acting and unexpected ending.

If you like bizarre twists and themes about hidden identity, then this is for you. Other than that not much else is the same.

Love triangle. Many plot twist. Two girls friendship turn into more deeper. Two girls relationship got stronger and tighter. Then what happen?

Love triangle. Two girls relationship grow stronger. Unexpected plot twist. Story will make you use some brain cells. Lesbian? Bisexual?

Both depict a relationship between a Korean woman and a Japanese woman. "The Handmaiden" takes place during Japanese colonial rule, while "The Two Women" takes place after Korean independence.