A Tale of Two Sisters is a famous South Korean psychological horror film directed by Kim Jee-woon. The film is inspired by the Korean folk tale Janghwa Hongryeon jeon and is one of the most highly regarded works in the Asian horror genre, thanks to its combination of deep psychological elements and creepy scenes.
The film tells the story of two sisters, Su-mi and Su-yeon, who return home after a long period of treatment in a mental hospital. They live with their distant father and their cold, cruel stepmother Eun-joo, in a dark and mysterious house. Since returning, Su-mi, the older sister, has noticed strange phenomena and feels haunted by the presence of a ghostly entity in the house.
The relationship between the two sisters and their stepmother becomes increasingly tense, with dramatic confrontations. Su-mi tries to protect her younger sister Su-yeon from her abusive stepmother, but is also confronted with painful memories and inexplicable guilt.
As the story progresses, terrible truths about the family are gradually revealed: the paranormal events stem not only from supernatural forces but also from the characters’ deep psychological trauma. Finally, a major twist reveals that many of the events are simply products of Su-mi’s disturbed mind. In fact, Su-yeon died in a tragic accident, and her stepmother is not all that Su-mi thought.
A Tale of Two Sisters is a sad and touching story that explores the pain of loss, the torment of memories, and guilt. The film combines the haunting elements of horror with psychological depth, delivering a complex and multi-dimensional story about family, love, and wounds that never heal.