A Tale of Two Sisters

A Tale of Two Sisters

Our sorrow was conceived long before our birth.

2003 · 115 min · ★ 7.1 (1K) · Drama, Horror, Mystery

Two sisters return home after a stay in a mental institution, only to face disturbing events and a strained relationship with their stepmother. As eerie occurrences unfold, dark family secrets begin to surface, blurring the line between reality and nightmare.

Directed by Kim Jee-woon · Written by Kim Jee-woon

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