Rent A Tale of Two Sisters (2003)

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1h 55min
Rent A Tale of Two Sisters (aka Janghwa, Hongryeon) Online DVD & Blu-ray Rental
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Synopsis:
Following the death of their mother, sisters Su-mi and Su-yeon are sent to convalesce in a mental hospital. When they are released, they are greeted by their father and taken home. Once there, it becomes obvious that this isn't the wholesome family unit that the girls' new step mother wishes it was. On their first night home disturbing and seemingly unexplainable events - footsteps on the stairs, doors opening of their own accord - begin to occur, and strange hallucinations plague the family.
It soon becomes impossible to tell whether it is the sisters' unstable mental health, the cruel mind games played by the step mother, or the dark presence of a supernatural force which is at work within the house.
Actors:
, , , Geun-Young Moon, , Park Mi-Hyun
Directors:
Writers:
Jee-woon Kim
Aka:
Janghwa, Hongryeon
Studio:
Metrodome
Genres:
Horror, Thrillers
Collections:
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Countries:
Korea
BBFC:
Release Date:
22/11/2004
Run Time:
115 minutes
Languages:
Korean Dolby Digital 5.1, Korean DTS 5.1
Subtitles:
English
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.85:1
Colour:
Colour
Bonus:
  • UK exclusive director's interview by Billy Chainsaw
  • Commentary with director, cinematographer and lighting director
  • Commentary with director and stars
  • Original theatrical trailer
  • Hidden feature: A letter from Su-Yeon
  • Behind the scenes
  • Cast interviews
  • Deleted scenes with commentary
  • Post production documentaries
  • To the viewer – Director's analysis
  • Psychiatrist's perspective
  • Hidden feature: A letter from Su-Mi
Disc 1:
This disc includes the main feature
Disc 2:
This disc includes the following bonus features:
- Creating A Tale Of Two Sisters
- Deleted Scenes
- interviews
- Stills Gallery
BBFC:
Release Date:
25/01/2010
Run Time:
115 minutes
Languages:
Korean Dolby TrueHD 5.1, Korean DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Subtitles:
English
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.85:1
Colour:
Colour
BLU-RAY Regions:
B
Bonus:
  • Behind the Scenes

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Reviews (5) of A Tale of Two Sisters

An outstanding piece of psychological horror. - A Tale of Two Sisters review by CP Customer

Spoiler Alert
10/05/2006

Without giving too much of the plot away, 'A Tale Of Two Sisters' revolves around two young sisters, Soo-Mi and Soo-yeon, who after the death of their mother are sent to a mental institution. On their return home their father awaits with his new bride Eun-joo, at first their new stepmother warmly greets them into their new home, but soon her feelings turn to irritation and hostility. Overall, this is one of those horror films which has few scares but instead grips you in sustained feelings of dread and anxiety. The whole film is absolutely spellbinding, with sunning direction, cinematography, great acting and a superb twist in the tale. If you're a fan of Asian cinema then this is definitely a must see.

1 out of 2 members found this review helpful.

I Can Only Endorse Alphaville's Critique. - A Tale of Two Sisters review by Cato

Spoiler Alert
04/12/2017

Some pretty nasty horror bits, but a very OTT story. I must admit that the girls acted extremely well, and that the sounds were extremely atmospheric. I must say though, that I didn't really care how the story ended.

0 out of 0 members found this review helpful.

Ornate, lyrical, tragic - A Tale of Two Sisters review by VG

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04/08/2022

An ornate, lyrical and tragic slow burn tale of familial dread and horrors psychological and supernatural.

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