A Tale of Two Sisters (One-Disc)
by Ji-woon Kim
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Actor: Geun-Young Moon, Jung-ah Yum, Kap-su Kim, Seung-bi Lee, Su-jeong LimDirector: Ji-woon Kim
Brand: Genius
Cinematographer: Mo-gae Lee
Writer: Ji-woon Kim
Editor: Hyeon-mi Lee
Producer: Jeong-wan Oh
Producer: Jung-Wan Oh
Producer: Ki-min Oh
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: Korean (Original Language); English (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled)
Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD-Video, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 115 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-03-29
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: Tartan Video
Movie Reviews of A Tale of Two Sisters (One-Disc)
Movie Review: You may have to watch this more than once...
Summary: 5 Stars
in order to truly understand what is going on. "A Tale of Two Sisters" is one of the best Korean psychological thriller/horror movies that I've watched [and believe me, I've watched many]. The story centers around sisters Soo-Mi and Su-Yeon who have been away from home for awhile [undergoing treatment for an illness]. Initially they seem happy to be home, until they meet their stepmother. It is obvious the girls do not take to their stepmom, but their dad seems ignorant of the fact. Then the creepy happenings begin...
Delving further into the plot will only add to the confusion, for there are many layers to this story. Though the plot unfolds slowly, it manages to grip the viewer - and in fact, I had to watch this movie more than once in order to figure out exactly what was happening. The performances by the cast is credible, and the two girls portraying the troubled sisters are amazing. As with the actress portraying the stepmom, their vivid facial expressions provide as much clues to their emotions as the dialogue. As I watched the movie, my sympathy for them grew, but at some point, I started to question if they were characters to be sympathized with or was there a more sinister aspect to them? This is the conundrum of "A Tale of Two Sisters" - one is not sure of what is transpiring, right up until the end [and even then, all questions may not be answered, which is why I had to watch it again!].
But, it is worth watching - it's an insightful and creepy movie, a true psychological thriller which is high on atmosphere. The house itself reminds one of a spooky haunted house-type that is rich in Gothic imagery, and almost takes a life of its own. In fact, the house is as much a character in the movie as the actors. Those who love atmospheric horror stories and psychological thrillers will find lots to appreciate and dissect in this movie.
Summary of A Tale of Two Sisters (One-Disc)
Studio: Genius Products Inc Release Date: 06/27/2006Two young sisters recovering from an unnamed trauma must face a mysterious past in this excellent South Korean shocker. A worldwide hit upon its release and based on an old Korean fairy tale; two sisters (wonderfully played by Su-jeong Lim and Geun-yeong Mun) come to live with their cold and distant father and turn-on-a-dime stepmother in a house where nothing is as it seems. A wonderfully haunting score, starkly beautiful imagery, and a labyrinthine plot that twists and turns at every dark corner all set the stage for a riveting and often terrifying guessing game of a movie. Equal parts drama, mystery, and ghost story, A Tale of Two Sisters is a richly complex and challenging cinematic treat that may very well demand repeat viewings. --Matt Wold
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