A university professor gradually succumbing to blindness is entranced by an obsessive love, in this modern-day adaptation of a classic Korean fairy tale.
Cinematography
Snowy landscapes and red motel rooms—every frame aches.
Acting
Esom's transformation from doe-eyed to terrifying is masterclass.
Direction
Yim Pil-sung weaponizes fairy tale structure against itself.
Director
Yim Pil-sung
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on 'Simcheongga,' a pansori tale about filial sacrifice—here weaponized into a revenge narrative.
The director described Esom's character as 'Simcheong who refused to be saved,' flipping Korea's most selfless heroine into its most patient predator.
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