Sam gang yi (2004)

User Rating:

7.2/10   

Directors:

Fruit Chan
Takashi Miike

Writers:

Haruko Fukushima (segment)
Lilian Lee (segment)

Release Date:

20 August 2004 (South Korea)

Genre:

Horror

Tagline:

From the Nightmares of 3 Horror Masters

Plot:

An Asian cross-cultural trilogy of horror films from accomplished indie directors. |

Plot Keywords:

Director | Anthology | Author | Severed Finger | Sex

Awards:

4 wins & 8 nominations

Cast

Ling Bai	...	Mei (segment "Dumplings")
Pauline Lau	...	Li's Maid (segment "Dumplings")
Tony Leung Ka Fai	...	Lee (segment "Dumplings")
Meme Tian	...	Connie (segment "Dumplings") (as Meme)
Miriam Yeung Chin Wah	...	Ching (segment "Dumplings")
Sum-Yeung Wong	...	Old Hairdresser (segment "Dumplings")
Kam-Mui Fung	...	Vomiting Woman (segment "Dumplings")
Wai-Man Wu	...	Nurse (segment "Dumplings")
Chak-Man Ho	...	Wang (segment "Dumplings")
Miki Yeung	...	Kate (segment "Dumplings")
So-Fun Wong	...	Kate's Mother (segment "Dumplings")
Kai-Piu Yau	...	Gynaecologist (segment "Dumplings")
Byung-hun Lee	...	Director (segment "Cut")
Won-hie Lim	...	Stranger (segment "Cut") (as Won-Hee Lim)
Hye-jeong Kang	...	Director's Wife (segment "Cut")

Also Known As:

Three, Monster (South Korea)
Three... Extremes (International: English title)

MPAA:

Rated R for strong disturbing violent content, some involving abortion and torture, and for sexuality and language.

Runtime:

South Korea:118 min | Argentina:118 min (Mar del Plata Film Festival) | Australia:121 min | USA:125 min

Country:

Hong Kong | Japan | South Korea

Language:

Cantonese | Japanese | Korean | Mandarin

Colour:

Colour

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:R | Brazil:16 | Sweden:15 | Australia:R | Germany:18 | Canada:16+ (Quebec) | Canada:18A (Manitoba/Ontario) | Canada:R (Alberta/Nova Scotia) | Malaysia:(Banned) | Portugal:M/18 | Finland:K-18 (self applied) | France:-16 | UK:18 (uncut) | New Zealand:R18 | Argentina:18 | Japan:R-15 | Italy:VM18 | Hong Kong:III | Singapore:R21 | South Korea:18

Company:

Applause Pictures

Goofs:

Crew or equipment visible: In the segment "Cut," towards the end of the film there is a panning shot looking in through a window. The reflection of one or more persons standing on the outside portion (the side the camera is on) can be seen.

Quotes:

Mei: You're rich but I'm free.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Bakjwi (2009)

Wow

Wow, just went to go see these three shorts last night, which are about 45 mins a piece. I agree that "Cut" was one of the most enjoyable horror experiences I have had since High Tension. Takeshi Miike is probably the biggest name in the Asian horror biz, but I have to say that I miss the style of his earlier work, like Audition and Happiness of the Katakuri's. "Box" was very strange but it leaves little explanation for what has actually occurred, and I wish it delved a little deeper. And oh my! Mr. Fruit Chan, I have never heard of you before last night. "Dumplings" was by far one of the most deranged things I have ever watched. And the sound that was used in this short was was of the most intense, stomach curdling noises that are still sticking with me today. This was a very fun watch, and I am glad I got to see it before it left the theater. My recommendation....don't eat a big meal before you start!!!