Prostitution (2016): cast, story & where to watch

2016 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 2016, Prostitution is a drama and romance film directed by Lee Sang-woo, running about 79 minutes.

What it’s about. Soo-hyeon and Hye-ji are sitting on a pile of debt thanks to their husband and father who ran away in the middle of the night. Tae-san the loan shark demands the money no matter what. He rapes the mother and daughter and requires them to join prostitution. They survive day by day selling themselves until one day, Tae-san suggests a way they can clean slate over one night and that is for the mother and daughter to have the most extreme sex with one man.

Who’s in it. Prostitution stars Ahn So-hee as Hye-ji, Baek Se-ri as Soo-hyeon, Tae-Hyeon Min as Tae-san and Soo-ho Kang as President, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Prostitution has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Prostitution page.

If you liked it. Fans of Prostitution tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Prostitution (2016)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Prostitution change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Prostitution worth watching?
Prostitution holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Prostitution?
Prostitution stars Ahn So-hee, Baek Se-ri, Tae-Hyeon Min, Soo-ho Kang and Kim Beom-jik.
When was Prostitution released?
Prostitution was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.