Also known as: Rose Flower, Red Lotus, Janghwa Hongryeon jeon, 薔花, 紅蓮, 장화홍련전 (from the cited Wikipedia lead)
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A Tale of Two Sisters (Korean: 장화, 홍련; lit. 'Rose Flower, Red Lotus') is a 2003 South Korean psychological horror film written and directed by Kim Jee-woon. The film is inspired by a Joseon-era folktale entitled "Janghwa Hongryeon jeon", which has been adapted to film several times. The plot focuses on a recently released patient from a mental institution who returns home with her sister, only to face disturbing events while living with their new unhinged stepmother.
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A Tale of Two Sisters (장화, 홍련) — verified Korean film. Released 2003-01-01. Directed by Kim Ji-woon. 4 verified cast.
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Runtime (min): 110
Genre: horror film, psychological horror fiction, drama film
A Tale of Two Sisters (Korean: 장화, 홍련; lit. (Wikipedia lead; name cross-verified via Wikidata Q255260 2026-09-08 11:55 UTC; Wikipedia A Tale of Two Sisters 2026-09-08 11:55 UTC; TMDB 4552 2026-09-08 11:55 UTC, as of 2026-09-08, via KoreaAPI).
When was A Tale of Two Sisters released?
A Tale of Two Sisters was released in 2003-01-01 (verified via Wikidata Q255260 2026-09-08 11:55 UTC; Wikipedia A Tale of Two Sisters 2026-09-08 11:55 UTC; TMDB 4552 2026-09-08 11:55 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
Who stars in A Tale of Two Sisters?
Cast includes Im Su-jeong, Moon Geun-young, Yum Jung-ah, Kim Gap-su (verified via Wikidata Q255260 2026-09-08 11:55 UTC; Wikipedia A Tale of Two Sisters 2026-09-08 11:55 UTC; TMDB 4552 2026-09-08 11:55 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
Who directed A Tale of Two Sisters?
A Tale of Two Sisters was directed by Kim Ji-woon (verified via Wikidata Q255260 2026-09-08 11:55 UTC; Wikipedia A Tale of Two Sisters 2026-09-08 11:55 UTC; TMDB 4552 2026-09-08 11:55 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is A Tale of Two Sisters's runtime (min)?
A Tale of Two Sisters — Runtime (min): 110 (verified via Wikidata Q255260 2026-09-08 11:55 UTC; Wikipedia A Tale of Two Sisters 2026-09-08 11:55 UTC; TMDB 4552 2026-09-08 11:55 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is A Tale of Two Sisters's genre?
A Tale of Two Sisters — Genre: horror film, psychological horror fiction, drama film (verified via Wikidata Q255260 2026-09-08 11:55 UTC; Wikipedia A Tale of Two Sisters 2026-09-08 11:55 UTC; TMDB 4552 2026-09-08 11:55 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is A Tale of Two Sisters's original language?
A Tale of Two Sisters — Original language: Korean (verified via Wikidata Q255260 2026-09-08 11:55 UTC; Wikipedia A Tale of Two Sisters 2026-09-08 11:55 UTC; TMDB 4552 2026-09-08 11:55 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is A Tale of Two Sisters's title?
A Tale of Two Sisters — Title: A Tale of Two Sisters (verified via Wikidata Q255260 2026-09-08 11:55 UTC; Wikipedia A Tale of Two Sisters 2026-09-08 11:55 UTC; TMDB 4552 2026-09-08 11:55 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is A Tale of Two Sisters's year?
A Tale of Two Sisters — Year: 2003 (verified via Wikidata Q255260 2026-09-08 11:55 UTC; Wikipedia A Tale of Two Sisters 2026-09-08 11:55 UTC; TMDB 4552 2026-09-08 11:55 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is A Tale of Two Sisters's country?
A Tale of Two Sisters — Country: South Korean (verified via Wikidata Q255260 2026-09-08 11:55 UTC; Wikipedia A Tale of Two Sisters 2026-09-08 11:55 UTC; TMDB 4552 2026-09-08 11:55 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is A Tale of Two Sisters's director?
A Tale of Two Sisters — Director: Kim Jee-woon (verified via Wikidata Q255260 2026-09-08 11:55 UTC; Wikipedia A Tale of Two Sisters 2026-09-08 11:55 UTC; TMDB 4552 2026-09-08 11:55 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is A Tale of Two Sisters's korean title?
A Tale of Two Sisters — Korean Title: 장화, 홍련 (verified via Wikidata Q255260 2026-09-08 11:55 UTC; Wikipedia A Tale of Two Sisters 2026-09-08 11:55 UTC; TMDB 4552 2026-09-08 11:55 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is A Tale of Two Sisters's based on?
A Tale of Two Sisters — Based On: 전래동화 장화홍련전 (verified via Wikidata Q255260 2026-09-08 11:55 UTC; Wikipedia A Tale of Two Sisters 2026-09-08 11:55 UTC; TMDB 4552 2026-09-08 11:55 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is A Tale of Two Sisters's release year?
A Tale of Two Sisters — Release Year: 2003 (verified via Wikidata Q255260 2026-09-08 11:55 UTC; Wikipedia A Tale of Two Sisters 2026-09-08 11:55 UTC; TMDB 4552 2026-09-08 11:55 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
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