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Janghwa, Hongryeon (2003)

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User Rating: 7.5/10 (8,323 votes)
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Overview

Director:
Ji-woon Kim
Writer:
Ji-woon Kim (screenplay)
Release Date:
13 June 2003 (South Korea) more view trailer
Tagline:
Our sorrow was conceived long before our birth more
Plot:
Two sisters who, after spending time in a mental institution, return to the home of their father and cruel stepmother... more | full synopsis (warning! may contain spoilers)
Awards:
12 wins & 3 nominations more
User Comments:
Psychological Thriller, Horror, and Drama, all at their best more

Cast

 (Credited cast)

Additional Details

Also Known As:
A Tale of Two Sisters (International: English title)
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Runtime:
Korea:115 min
Country:
South Korea
Language:
Korean
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital EX
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The movie is inspired by a famous Korean folk tale "Janghwa Heungryeonjeon." more
Goofs:
Continuity: In the hospital scenes, there is no scar on the back of Su-mi's hand. more
Quotes:
Eun-ju: As much as you hate it, I'm the only one in this world you can call mother, got it? more
Movie Connections:
References Ringu (1998) more

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94 out of 113 people found the following comment useful:-
Psychological Thriller, Horror, and Drama, all at their best, 2 May 2004
10/10
Author: opiemar (sparky_870@yahoo.com) from United States

'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.

(10/10)

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