114 mins |
Rated
M (Violence & horror)
Directed by Kim Jee-woon
Starring Im Soo-jung, Moon Geun-young, Yum Jung-ah, Kim Kap-soo
Playing as part of Academy's Korean New Wave Showcase May 22nd to June 4th.
'After convalescing in hospital, two sisters return home to their father and stepmother. Su-mi is the older sister and she's prepared to speak her mind. Su-yeon however is more wary and still haunted by bad memories of the place, becoming an easy target for her stepmother's bullying. But then there are the strange things that start happening in the house. Is this their stepmother trying to torment them or is there something more sinister hiding in the shadows?'
Stylish and shocking, this visually arresting tale of family secrets and uncertain realities is based on a traditional Korean folk tale. Guaranteed to have you gasping for breath with each successive scare, you'll be guessing right to the end of this unique and brilliant film.
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Playing as part of Academy's Korean New Wave Showcase May 22nd to June 4th.
'After convalescing in hospital, two sisters return home to their father and stepmother. Su-mi is the older sister and she's prepared to speak her mind. Su-yeon however is more wary and still haunted by bad memories of the place, becoming an easy target for her stepmother's bullying. But then there are the strange things that start happening in the house. Is this their stepmother trying to torment them or is there something more sinister hiding in the shadows?'
Stylish and shocking, this visually arresting tale of family secrets and uncertain realities is based on a traditional Korean folk tale. Guaranteed to have you gasping for breath with each successive scare, you'll be guessing right to the end of this unique and brilliant film.