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A Tale of Two Sisters

2003·Movie
1h 55min·R
75
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, immersive world, a touch of humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Scare8
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Mystery, family, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Ambiguity8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Intrigue9

Style

Standout score, cinematography, and editing

  • Music Composition9
  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8

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About

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.
Korean Psychological HorrorFamily SecretsSupernatural MysteryGothic AtmosphereIntense SuspenseTragic BackstoryVisually HauntingEmotional ImpactUnreliable Narration

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about A Tale of Two Sisters

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Where can I stream A Tale of Two Sisters legally?

A Tale of Two Sisters is included with a subscription to AMC+ in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Tale of Two Sisters worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Tale of Two Sisters rated?

RDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery and suicide themes.

How long is A Tale of Two Sisters?

1 h 55 min

A Tale of Two Sisters runs 1 h 55 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Tale of Two Sisters?

Critics76
Audiences76

Yes. Critics average 76 and audiences 76 out of 100, so both groups see A Tale of Two Sisters much the same way.

Was A Tale of Two Sisters a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$1 million

No. It cost about $15 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 7% of its budget.

What language is A Tale of Two Sisters in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch A Tale of Two Sisters?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Tale of Two Sisters in 44 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does A Tale of Two Sisters use?

Forgiven, but Not ForgottenColor-Coded CharactersUnreliable NarratorTranquil FuryFailure-to-Save MurderHow We Got HereFreeze-Frame BonusDriven to SuicideLaser-Guided KarmaP.O.V. Shot"Psycho" StringsDenied Food as Punishmentand 77 more

TV Tropes lists 89 storytelling tropes for A Tale of Two Sisters, including Forgiven, but Not Forgotten, Color-Coded Characters, Unreliable Narrator.