Barking Dogs Never Bite (플란다스의 개, also known as A Higher Animal and Dog of Flanders) is a South Korean dark comedy film released in 2000. The films original Korean title is a satirical take on A Dog of Flanders, a European pet story that is very popular in parts of Asia. It is also the directorial debut of Bong Joon-ho, who would later go on to direct Memories of Murder in 2003 and The Host in 2006.

Barking Dogs Never Bite tells the story of an out-of-work college professor who is irritated by the sound of barking dogs in his apartment building, and eventually resorts to abusing and kidnapping them. Meanwhile, a young woman working at the apartment complex decides to investigate the matter after she starts receiving notices from the tenants about the missing dogs.

The film has not been officially released in the United States or other English speaking territories, but the official Korean release on Region 3 DVD contains English subtitles.

See also

• List of Korean language films
• List of Korea-related topics
• Dark comedy

External links

• FilmFestivals.com Interview with Bong Joon-Ho