Janghwa, Hongryeon 2003
After a mandatory separation, Sumi and Suyeon return home months later. Their stepmother has already settled in after their mother’s death. Their father ignores the conflicts between the stepmothers and daughters. The relationship between the two sisters and their stepmother is deeper than expected. Strange events arise in the house, stemming from the animosity. The hidden incident that everyone tries to forget will turn all their lives into a nightmare. Renowned as a “genius” in his country, Kim Ji-woon delves into one of the most intriguing thrillers in recent years with “Dark Secrets.” Standing out from the usual thriller examples of Far East cinema with its unique visual atmosphere and a disturbing sense of melancholy pervading the entire film, “Dark Places” brought the tension of “Two Sisters” that won four awards at the Fantasporto festival. Best Film and Best Director. Directed by Ji-Un Kim, one of the directors of the film “Three” shown at the Midnight Cinema after returning from a psychiatric hospital to home at the 2003 Istanbul Film Festival, “Dark Secrets / The Story of Two Sisters.” evil-hearted stepmothers altruistic… A chilling tale of two sisters who have to deal with their father and strange incidents at home is told with loud noises, sudden movements, strange images, and an unsettling pace. Constantly surprising and disturbing the audience, Dark Places / The Story of Two Sisters is a must-watch film that maintains the dose of psychological tension without reducing it.
