The Priests

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Korean title | 검은 사제들 |
Also known as | 검은 司祭들; Geomeun sajedeul; Kŏmŭn sajedŭl |
Based on | 12th Assistant Deacon by Jang Jae-hyun |
Country | South Korea |
Language | Korean |
Genres | Supernatural, Mystery, Thriller |
Release date | November 5, 2015 |
Running time | 1hr 43min |
Starring | Kim Yoon-seok, Gang Dong-won |
Directed by | Jang Jae-hyun |
Written by | Jang Jae-hyun |
Produced by | Baek Ji-sun, Song Dae-chan, Oh Hyo-jin, Lee Yoo-jin |
Cinematography by | Go Nak-sun |
Edited by | Shin Min-kyung |
Music by | Kim Tae-seong |
Costume Design by | Yoon Jung-hee |
Special Effects by | Kim Ka-ryoon |
Visual Effects by | Young Choi |
Production Company | Zip Cinema |
Distributor | CJ Entertainment |
Cast & Characters
- Kim Yoon-seok as Father Kim
- Gang Dong-won as Deacon Choi
- Park So-dam as Young-shin
- Kim Eui-sung as Dean of clergy
- Son Jong-hak as Monsignor
- Lee Ho-jae as Father Jeong
- Nam Il-woo as Abbot
- Kim Byeong-ok as Professor Park
- Cho Soo-hyang as Agnes
- Park Woong as Bishop
- Lee Jeong-yeol as Young-shin’s father
- Kim So-sook as Young-shin’s mother
- Jeong Ha-dam as Shaman Young-joo
- Kim Soo-jin as Father Kim’s younger sister
- Don-Don the pig as the Pig
Storyline
The young girl Young-shin seems to be possessed by demon and Father Kim and Deacon Choi are about to investigate the case. But to save the life of Young-shin, the have to find out if the girl is truly possessed or maybe the victim of a human force. Or in the worst case both.
About The Priests Movie
The Priests (Korean: 검은 사제들; “Black Priests”) is a South Korean supernatural mystery thriller film written and directed by Jang Jae-hyun, based on his award-winning short film 12th Assistant Deacon. It stars Kim Yoon-seok and Gang Dong-won in the lead roles.
Kim Yun-Seok & Gang Dong-Won previously worked together in the 2009 film “Woochi.”
Its spin-off Dark Nuns was released in 2025.
The Priests Release Date
The Priests was theatrically released on November 5, 2015.
Budget & Box Office Collection
Budget | N/A |
Worldwide Collection | US$36.9 million |
The film was number-one on its opening weekend, with ₩13 billion. By its third weekend, the film had grossed ₩35 billion at the South Korean box office.
Awards & Nominations
Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
---|---|---|---|
25th Buil Film Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Park So-dam | Won |
25th Buil Film Awards | Best New Actress | Park So-dam | Nominated |
16th Women in Film Korea Awards | Best New Actress | Park So-dam | Won |
7th KOFRA Film Awards | Best New Actress | Park So-dam | Won |
11th Max Movie Awards | Best New Actress | Park So-dam | Won |
21st Chunsa Film Art Awards | Best New Actress | Park So-dam | Won |
52nd Baeksang Arts Awards | Best New Actress | Park So-dam | Won |
10th Asian Film Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Park So-dam | Nominated |
3rd Korean Film Producers Association Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Park So-dam | Won |
37th Blue Dragon Film Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Park So-dam | Won |
37th Blue Dragon Film Awards | Best New Director | Jang Jae-hyun | Nominated |
37th Blue Dragon Film Awards | Best Editing | Sin Min-kyeong | Nominated |
37th Blue Dragon Film Awards | Best Music | Kim Tae-seong | Nominated |
37th Blue Dragon Film Awards | Technical Awards | Baek Sang-hoon-I (Visual effects) | Nominated |