A recently released patient from a mental institution returns home with her sister, only to face disturbing events between her stepmother and the ghosts haunting their house- all of which are connected to a dark past in the family's history.
The film seems unnecessarily vague on a rational level, but it's spot-on as a psychological study of a twinlike sibling relationship, and the ways in which memory can suppress trauma and soothe a mourning soul.
– Jeff Shannon,
Seattle Times,
7 Jan 2005
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The gorgeous slow-moving cinematography by Lee Mogae is remarkable.
– John Terauds,
Toronto Star,
28 Jan 2005
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It may not be a pretty picture, but A Tale of Two Sisters is definitely a satisfying piece of less-is-more cinematic horror.
– Jennie Punter,
Globe and Mail,
30 Jan 2005
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There's a reason why Hollywood has been so busy in recent years remaking Asian horror movies. Scare for scare, they're generally better.
– Renee Graham,
Boston Globe,
25 Feb 2005
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The film feels haunted by the relationship between Im and Moon, who cling to each other in the face of a hostile hostess, even though that may not be their best option.