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A Tale of Two Sisters (2003)

Our sorrow was conceived long before our birth.

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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.

Release Date
June 13, 2003
Runtime
1h 55m
Rating
7.1/10 (1331 votes)

Director: Kim Jee-woon

Cast: Lim Soo-jung, Moon Geun-young, Yum Jung-ah, Kim Kap-soo, Park Mi-hyeon, Lee Seung-bi, Woo Ki-hong, Lee Dae-yeon

Production: Bom Film Productions, Masulpiri Films, Chungeorahm Film, Barunson E&A
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Budget
$15M
Revenue
$1M

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Alunauwie - 8/10

A Tale of Two Sisters is a psychological horror that delves into the trauma and repressed guilt of Soo Mi, whose return home with her sister triggers eerie events tied to their cruel stepmother. As layers of memory, grief, and hallucination unfold, the film cleverly reveals how unresolved emotional wounds can distort reality. Despite a slightly underwhelming horror execution, the film’s psychologi...

September 12, 2025

A Tale of Two Sisters

A Tale of Two Sisters

Our sorrow was conceived long before our birth.

Our sorrow was conceived long before our birth.

7.1
115 min

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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Production Info
StatusReleased
Original LanguageKorean
Revenue$1,100,000
Release Date6/13/2003
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Lim Soo-jung

as Su-mi

Moon Geun-young

as Su-yeon

Yum Jung-ah

as Eun-joo

Kim Kap-soo

as Moo-hyeon

Park Mi-hyeon

as Birth Mother

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Lee Seung-bi

as Mi-hee

Woo Ki-hong

as Sun-kyu

Lee Dae-yeon

as Doctor

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Tale of Two Sisters about?

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 t…

How long is A Tale of Two Sisters?

1h 55m

When was A Tale of Two Sisters released?

June 13, 2003

Who directed A Tale of Two Sisters?

Kim Jee-woon

Who stars in A Tale of Two Sisters?

Lim Soo-jung, Moon Geun-young, Yum Jung-ah

What genre is A Tale of Two Sisters?

Drama, Horror, Mystery

What is A Tale of Two Sisters rated?

R

Is A Tale of Two Sisters available to stream?

Yes, on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel