A Tale of Two Sisters
장화, 홍련
2003 · 1h 55m · Drama, Horror, Mystery · South Korea · Rated R (US)
Our sorrow was conceived long before our birth.
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.
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