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Movie Info

Release Date: June 13, 2003
Runtime: 115 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (15)
Genres:
Drama Mystery Horror
Budget: $15,100,000
Revenue: $1,100,000
Original Language: Korean
Status: Released
Production Countries:
Spoken Languages:
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86%
Tomatometer
65
65/100
Metacritic
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7.1/10
TMDB
1,317 votes
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7.1/10
IMDb
73,847 votes
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A Tale of Two Sisters

2003

"Secrets linger where love once thrived."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: 2 soeurs? πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: Dos hermanas? πŸ‡«πŸ‡· FR: Deux SΕ“urs? πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ DE: Janghwa, Hongryeon? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: Duas IrmΓ£s? All international titles (15) →

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 0/5
Frightening Elements 4/5
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Budget: $15,100,000
Revenue: $1,100,000
Profit -$-14,000,000
ROI -92.7% (0.1x)

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A Tale of Two Sisters is directed by Kim Jee-woon .

Cast of A Tale of Two Sisters

Kim Kap-soo as Moo-hyeon in A Tale of Two Sisters
Kim Kap-soo
Moo-hyeon
Park Mi-hyeon as Birth Mother in A Tale of Two Sisters
Park Mi-hyeon
Birth Mother

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Keywords

#loss of loved one 118 #psychological thriller 50 #tragedy 36 #amnesia 34 #drug addiction 31 #sister 18 #occult 18 #drug abuse 18 #psychological drama 17 #psychological horror 17 #homicide 15 #existentialism 13 #ambiguity 5 #unreliable narrator 5 #narcolepsy 2

Trivia & Fun Facts about A Tale of Two Sisters

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  • The film was shot on location in South Korea, primarily in the picturesque countryside, which contributed to the unsettling atmosphere depicted in the movie.

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  • Lim Soo-jung, who played the older sister, had to undergo extensive training to convincingly portray the emotional depth required for her character.

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  • In one scene, a character's outfit changes between shots, leading to a continuity error that has been noted by attentive viewers.

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  • Director Kim Ji-woon, known for his work in the horror genre, has cited 'A Tale of Two Sisters' as an influence on his own films, particularly in how psychological tension is built.

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  • The haunting score was composed by Lee Byung-woo, who used a mix of orchestral elements and unsettling sound design to heighten the film's eerie atmosphere.

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  • The film's narrative structure has drawn comparisons to classic horror literature, particularly in its exploration of family dynamics and psychological trauma.

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