A Tale of Two Sisters is a psychological horror that delves into the trauma and repressed guilt of Soo Mi, whose return home with her sister triggers eerie events tied to their cruel stepmother. As layers of memory, grief, and hallucination unfold, the film cleverly reveals how unresolved emotional wounds can distort reality. Despite a slightly underwhelming horror execution, the film’s psychological depth and powerful performances make it a haunting and thought-provoking experience. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

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A Tale of Two Sisters
"Our sorrow was conceived long before our birth."
2003 • 1h 55m • ★ 7.1 (1,310 votes) Released
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.
Director
Kim Jee-woon
Screenplay
Kim Jee-woon
Rating
7.1
Runtime
115 min
Budget
$15.1M
Revenue
$1.1M
Profit/Loss
-14.0M
Production
Bom Film Productions Masulpiri Films
Chungeorahm Film
Barunson E&ATop Billed Cast
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Alunauwie
★ 8/10 • Sep 12, 2025
Keywords
amnesiadrug abuseloss of loved onehomicidedrug addictionstepmothermenstruationsistertragedypsychological thrillervengeful ghostoccultunreliable narratorexistentialismcremationnarcolepsyambiguitypsychological horrorpsychological drama






