Parasite (2019) – Filming Locations
Thriller / Drama · Directed by Bong Joon-ho · Starring Song Kang-ho, Park So-dam
Greed and class discrimination threaten the relationship between the wealthy Park family and the destitute Kim family.
Where was Parasite filmed?
- Seoul, South Korea, Seoul – Scenes of the Kim family's semi-basement apartment exterior and neighborhood. The semi-basement setting was filmed in the actual Banpo district, capturing the authentic Seoul neighborhood where the Kim family lives below street level.
- Seoul, South Korea, Seoul – Scenes of the Kim family traveling through wealthy neighborhoods and the exterior approach to the Park family's house area. Gangnam's upscale streets provided the contrast between the poor and wealthy districts in Seoul.
- Seoul, South Korea, Seoul – Exterior and surrounding areas of the Park family's modern house. This wealthy Gangnam neighborhood served as the backdrop for the affluent Park family's residence and its upscale surroundings.
- Seoul, South Korea, Seoul – Scenes of the Kim family near riverside areas and flooding sequences. The Han River Park area was used for filming the devastating flood scenes that impact the Kim family's semi-basement home.