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Parasite is all about a poor family, the Kims, con their way into becoming the servants of a rich family, the Parks. But their easy life gets complicated when their deception is threatened with exposure. The film received critical acclaim, with praise directed towards its screenplay, Bong's direction, acting, social commentary, cinematography, editing and production values, and has been featured in multiple listings of the best films of the 2010s. It has grossed over $269.4 million worldwide on a production budget of about $11 million, becoming the highest-grossing South Korean film. As such, it has become apparent to talk about the movie's culture, politics and society through understanding and reacting to its plot.