Top 15 Extremely Attractive Lesbian Movies That Must Be Watched Once in 2023

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The Handmaiden (2016)

The Handmaiden (2016) - Official Trailer

The Handmaiden is a South Korean film, directed by Park Chan-wook and written based on the novel Fingersmith by Sarah Waters. The film stars a talented cast, including Kim Min-hee, Kim Tae-ri, Ha Jung-woo and Cho Jin-woong. 

The drama, which revolves around the love story and intrigue between two women during the Japanese Empire period in Korea, tells the story of a girl named Sook-hee, who is recruited to work as a servant for a woman named Hideko. Hideko was raised in a large house run by her grandfather and is planning to marry a rich man.

Sook-hee is trusted and brought into the palace to assist Hideko. However, Sook-hee is actually a spy who is used in a scheme by a rogue count to seize the Hideoko family's property. When Sook-hee and Hideko first meet, they quickly become close friends and have many tense confrontations. The feelings between them become even more complicated and unpredictable as the intrigues and secrets inside the house are gradually revealed. Misunderstanding and darkness soon become part of their dangerous secret, and these two women must try to overcome pressure from society and those around them to find their happiness.

"The Handmaiden" is artistically acclaimed, with beautiful scenes and realistic performances by the actors. The film is also associated with psychological, emotional, sexual and complex elements of the human heart, but also received praise for its great acting from the cast. The Handmaiden won numerous awards at film festivals and is considered one of Korea's top works of art.

Director: Park Chan-wook
Writers: Park Chan-wook, Chung Seo-kyung
Cast: Kim Min-hee, Ha Jung-woo, Kim Tae-ri,...
Duration: 120 minutes
Genre: psychological, emotional,...
Status: Completed
Release year: 2016
Country: South Korea

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Carol (2015)

Carol (2015) - Official Trailer

The film "Carol" premiered in 2015, directed by Todd Haynes and based on the novel "The Price of Salt" by Patricia Highsmith. It stars Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara in the lead roles.

The film is set in 1952 when social restrictions on sex and love between two people of the same sex are extremely strict. The film tells the story of Therese Belivet, a beautiful young girl who has just turned twenty working in a toy store, and Carol Aird, a wealthy middle-aged woman who has a family and a daughter. One day, Carol went shopping and met Therese in the store. The two quickly become close and embark on an unruly and exciting emotional adventure. However, standing between them is Carol and her husband's divorce battle.

The movie "Carol" makes the audience experience different emotions, from romance and sweetness to moments of tension and pain. It is a story about love between two women, the experiences and difficulties they have to go through to be able to come together.

Director: Todd Haynes
Writer: Phillis Nagy
Cast: Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara, Sarah Paulson,...
Duration: 118 minutes
Genre: romance, drama,...
Status: Completed
Release year: 2015
Country: United States, United Kingdom

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Tár (2022)

Tar (2022) - Official Trailer

The Film Tár is a psychological drama film directed by Todd Field. The film takes center stage with composer Lydia Tár (Cate Blanchett). At first, viewers can see Lydia Tár as an incredibly talented person, she has a powerful right-hand man who is Francesa's assistant, and who is the leader and spiritual support for Lydia - her same-sex wife, Sharon (Nina Hoss). However, the person of Lydia is gradually clarified through conversations. 

The film also explores Lydia's complicated love life, the relationship between Lydia and Sharon becomes increasingly problematic when Lydia becomes attracted to a beautiful young female musician, Olga. In the second half of the film, many dark things about Lydia's life are gradually revealed.

The film was highly praised by critics, and was considered a strong Oscar nominee. In addition, the film also won many awards and earned actress Cate Blanchett the "Best Actress in a Motion Picture Drama" award at the 80th Golden Globe Awards.

Director: Todd Field
Cast: Cate Blanchett, Nina Hoss, Noémie Merlant
Duration: 158 minutes
Genre: drama, drama,...
Status: Completed
Release year: 2022
Country: United States, Germany

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Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)

Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019) - Official Trailer

The film Portrait of a Lady on Fire is a French romantic drama film directed and written by Céline Sciamma. The film tells the story of the love affair between a painter and a young girl who is about to get married in the 18th century.

A young painter, Marianne was hired to paint a portrait for Heloïse to send that portrait to Heloïse's future husband. However, Heloïse did not want to be painted and Marianne had to pretend to be able to reach her. In the process of painting, the two develop an increasingly deep relationship and become lovers, but fate is approaching when Heloïse is about to put his hand in forced marriage.

The film converges authentic emotional episodes, great music and excellent acting of the actors. "Portrait of a Lady on Fire" won the Golden Mirror Award at the Cannes Film Festival in 2019 and was rated as one of the featured films of that year.

Director: Céline Sciamma
Writer: Céline Sciamma
Cast: Noémie Merlant, Adèle Haenel
Duration: 120 minutes
Genre: historical, romantic, drama,...
Status: Completed
Release year: 2019
Country: France

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Saving Face (2004)

Saving Face (2004) - Official Trailer

Saving Face is an American film directed by Alice Wu, released in 2004. This is a multicultural romantic comedy that revolves around the story of a famous young New York surgeon named Wil, who faces pressure from her family and the Asian American community when she begins to fall in love with an Asian woman named Vivian.

The film is set in an Asian American community where family, religious, and cultural values cause great pressure on homosexuals. Wil faces his busy life while trying to find love and family approval. Meanwhile, Wil's mother, a single mother, is still struggling to find her own love.

The film depicts a touching story of love, acceptance and the attempt to break away from tradition to follow one's own feelings. It is an exceptional film that offers a new perspective on same-sex relationships, especially in the Asian American community, and has won numerous awards and nominations from prestigious film awards.

Director: Alice Wu
Writer: Alice Wu
Cast: Michelle Krusiec, Joan Chen, Lynn Chen
Duration: 91 minutes
Genre: romance, comedy, drama,...
Status: Completed
Release year: 2004
Country: United States