Plot
A family is haunted by the tragedies of deaths within the family.
Release Year: 2003
Rating: 7.4/10 (21,082 voted)
Critic's Score: 65/100
Director:
Jee-woon Kim
Stars: Kap-su Kim, Jung-ah Yum, Su-jeong Lim
Storyline Two sisters who, after spending time in a mental institution, return to the home of their father and cruel stepmother. Once there, in addition to dealing with their stepmother's obsessive and unbalanced ways, an interfering ghost also affects their recovery.
Filming Locations: Yusin-ri, Yureo-myeon, Boseong-gun, Jeollanamdo, South Korea
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Did You Know?
Trivia:
The movie is inspired by a famous Korean folk tale "Janghwa Heungryeonjeon."
Goofs:
Continuity:
In the hospital scenes, there is no scar on the back of Su-mi's hand.
Quotes: Eun-ju:
Do know what's really scary? You want to forget something. Totally wipe it off your mind. But you never can. It can't go away, you see. And... and it follows you around like a ghost.
User Review
Psychological Thriller, Horror, and Drama, all at their best
Rating: 10/10
'A Tale of Two Sisters', or 'Janghwa, Hongryeon', is a true
masterpiece. Brilliant psychological thriller, heart-wrenching drama,
and gripping horror all wrapped up in one beautifully orchestrated
package. From the intricate plot, to the beautiful cinematography, to
the absolutely perfect casting, every aspect of this film is
extraordinary.
For fear of revealing too much concerning the plot, I will just say it
is very satisfying. While it may appear to be a little difficult to
understand at first, it does a good job of explaining things in the
end. And whether you prefer psychological thriller, drama, or horror, I
promise you will not be disappointed.
From a technical standpoint, its nearly flawless. The set, the
cinematography, lighting, and especially the soundtrack, all are
captivating. The waltz seemed an odd choice at first, but proved to be
an ingenious choice.
As for the casting, we're talking absolute perfection. I'm Su-jeong is
totally convincing as the defiant, yet troubled Su-mi. Mun Keun- yeong
is equally convincing as her emotionally traumatized sister Su-yeon.
These two girls were magical on the screen. I will certainly be looking
into their other films. Yeom Jeong-ah is deceitfully cheerful and
hauntingly evil as the stepmother. Finally, Kap-su Kim gives an
excellent performance as the weary, broken father.
I truly love this film. If you have yet to see 'A Tale Of Two Sisters',
I strongly recommend locating a copy. It is a real gem, worthy of
anyone's collection.
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