Parasite (2004) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Min-hyuk's gift and tutoring offer

Ki-woo and his family live in the slums, barely scraping by. Min-hyuk visits and gives Ki-woo a rock said to bring wealth, explaining that Ki-woo could tutor Da-hye to improve his chances of studying abroad. He promises to vouch for Ki-woo if needed, hoping this will lift his family out of poverty.

Where

slums

Ki-woo lands the Park tutoring job

Ki-woo interviews with the Park family and realizes he must win Da-hye's trust by playing her charm. Mrs. Park pays him generously and mentions they also need an art tutor for Da-song. Ki-woo agrees and Ki-jung starts forging credentials to present at the interview.

Where

Park residence

Ki-jung forges credentials and enters the Park home

Ki-jung creates forged documents and adopts the alias Jessica to secure a position as the family’s art tutor. She manipulates situations to advance her family's entry, while Ki-woo prepares to fill other roles. The plan brings the Kim siblings closer to the Park household.

Where

Park residence

Ki-taek becomes the Park driver

To fill the remaining household role, Ki-jung engineers firing the Park's driver by planting a ruse involving underwear; she then suggests her 'Uncle' as the new driver—Ki-taek. Ki-taek starts driving for the Park family and quietly integrates with them. The Kim family expands its control over daily life.

Where

Park residence and road

Moon-kwang replaced as housekeeper

The Kims exploit Moon-kwang's peach allergy to trigger allergic reactions and cast doubt on her ability to care for Da-song. Mrs. Park hires Mrs. Kim as the new housekeeper, enabling the Kim family to fill all key Park roles. The Park home is now fully staffed by the Kim clan.

Where

Park residence

Park family leaves for Da-song's birthday camping trip

The Park family leaves to go camping for Da-song's birthday weekend, leaving the Park house under the Kim family's care. The Kims revel in their new income, moving through the house while maintaining appearances. They anticipate the weekend and their growing influence.

Where

Park residence

Moon-kwang discovers the bunker

Moon-kwang returns and, claiming she was fired, enters the house and discovers a hidden basement passage. She films the Kim family's reactions, realizing the con they pulled. The Kim siblings realize their secret is at risk of being exposed.

Where

Park residence, basement

The bunker trapping moment as the Parks near home

As rain cancels the camping trip, the Park family plans to return in eight minutes. The Kims manage to herd Moon-kwang and Geun-sae into the hidden bunker to preserve their ruse. They scramble to clean up before the Park family's arrival.

Where

Park residence

Moon-kwang's breakout and the chaos in the house

Moon-kwang breaks out and runs upstairs, but Mrs. Kim shoves her back down, injuring her head. Moon-kwang and Geun-sae are locked in the bunker. The Park family sleeps in the living room, while the Kims hide under the table, waiting for daylight.

Where

Park residence

The party erupts into violence

The Park family hosts an impromptu party for Da-song. Ki-woo retrieves the rock and descends to the bunker, only to be ambushed by Geun-sae, who bludgeons him. Geun-sae then bursts into the party and stabs Ki-jung as Da-song has a seizure, turning the night into a nightmare.

Where

Park residence

Mr. Park's death and the escape

During the chaos, Mr. Kim kills Mr. Park, insisting on getting the keys to take Da-song to the hospital. Mrs. Park faints, Ki-woo and Ki-jung's fates become precarious, and the Kim family flees the scene as police arrive.

Where

Park residence

Aftermath and the bunker becomes a haunting presence

Ki-woo wakes up weeks later in the hospital and learns Ki-jung has died; Ki-taek remains missing. Ki-woo and his mother receive probation. He notices Park house lights flickering in morse code, realizing his father is alive inside the bunker and still controlling events from below.

Where

Hospital and bunker

Ki-woo's vow to reunite the family

Ki-woo writes a letter to his father from the hospital, expressing resolve to become rich enough to buy the Park house someday. He leaves the rock behind in a river, marking a symbolic farewell to the past and a step toward reuniting his family.