Question 1

True or false: The 'ram-don' dish in the film is a real Korean fusion recipe that gained popularity after the movie's release.

Accepted Answer

True. Ram-don (jjapaguri with steak) was already a known snack in Korea, but global demand for it surged after 'Parasite' highlighted it.

Question 2

True or false: 'Parasite' was the first non-English-language film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture.

Accepted Answer

True. At the 92nd Oscars in 2020, 'Parasite' made history by winning Best Picture, beating out films like '1917' and 'Joker'.

Question 3

True or false: The house in 'Parasite' was built as a permanent set for the film, not a real existing location.

Accepted Answer

True. Director Bong Joon-ho had the entire Park family house constructed on a soundstage, including a fully functional basement, specifically for the movie.

Question 4

True or false: The film's title 'Parasite' refers only to the poor Kim family living off the rich Parks.

Accepted Answer

False. Bong has said both families are parasitic—the Kims leech off the Parks' wealth, but the Parks also leech off the Kims' labor and services.

Question 5

True or false: Bong Joon-ho originally wrote the film as a stage play before adapting it into a screenplay.

Accepted Answer

True. The director first conceived 'Parasite' as a play in 2013, which is why much of the dialogue and blocking feel theatrical.

Question 6

True or false: The movie was banned in China for showing too much wealth disparity between social classes.

Accepted Answer

False. 'Parasite' was actually released in Chinese theaters in 2020, though it was later removed from streaming platforms for unconfirmed reasons.

Question 7

True or false: The actor who played Mr. Kim performed all his own stunts, including the final confrontation scene.

Accepted Answer

False. Song Kang-ho, who played Mr. Kim, used a stunt double for the most dangerous parts of the final fight and stabbing scene.

Question 8

True or false: No actual rain fell during the entire production of 'Parasite'—all rain scenes were added with CGI.

Accepted Answer

False. The famous rain sequence was filmed with real water trucks and actual rain machines on set; only minor touch-ups used CGI.

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