Synopsis
Directed by Kim Jee-woon, 'A Tale of Two Sisters' is a 2003 South Korean psychological horror film. It tells the story of two sisters who, after returning to their father and cruel stepmother's home, experience disturbing events that unveil their family's dark history.
Why Watch It
A masterclass in psychological horror that toys with perception and reality, Kim Jee-woon crafts an unsettling atmosphere through gorgeous, fractured visuals and deeply unsettling sound design. The performances from the two sisters anchor the film's emotional core, making the gradual unraveling of truth genuinely devastating rather than merely shocking. Genre fans and arthouse audiences alike find something haunting here—a film that lingers precisely because it refuses easy answers.
Did You Know?
- South Korea's highest-grossing horror film upon its release in 2003.
- Based on a folktale called 'Janghwa Hongryeon jeon'.
- First Korean horror film screened in American theatres.
- Director Kim Jee-woon's third feature film.
- Remade as 'The Uninvited' in 2009 by Hollywood.
Iconic Quotes
- No one will believe you, ridiculous thing.
- It's time we ended this little game, don't you think?
- She's really here. I'm not lying.
- It's okay. It’s over now.
- You, who believed in nothing.
