In South Korea, elderly prostitution is a pressing concern, and "The Bacchus Lady" sheds light on this issue. So-Young, an elderly woman, offers sex services to senior men, disguising it as selling Bacchus, an energy drink. After rescuing a Korean-Filipino boy named Min-Ho from a clinic, where his mother has attacked the doctor, So-Young takes him in and seeks a living through prostitution. Through her interactions with former clients, So-Young discovers that the golden years may not be as bright as expected.
The Bacchus Lady
Elderly prostitution in South Korea is explored in "The Bacchus Lady", a film that centers around So-Young, an elderly woman who offers sex services to male senior citizens under the guise of selling Bacchus, an energy drink.
