여곡성 (1986): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1986, 여곡성 is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Lee Hyeok-Su, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. Ok-bun had been sold into marriage to the family of Lee Kyung-jin, a family in ruin. On the wedding night, Ok-bun's husband, Myung-kyu dies of odd circumstances. Ok-bun finds out that her sister-in-laws Kyung-ran and Young-suk, who've married Myung-kyu's brothers, were also widowed on their wedding nights. Meanwhile, Wol-ah appears from the grave. She murders Shin and takes his form. Wol-ah goes into the household of Lee Kyung-jin and from that day on, strange happenings occur in succession. Kyung-ran and Young-suk are murdered. Ok-bun goes to Wol-ah's grave and tries to tell her this but it is too late. Wol-ah tries to kill Ok-bun too. But she tells the hardships and sorrows of low-class people and moves Wol-ah's heart. Ok-bun barely escapes with her life.

Who’s in it. 여곡성 stars Sok In-soo, Kim Gi-jong, Lee Kye-in and Kim Yun-hui, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, 여곡성 has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 여곡성 page.

If you liked it. Fans of 여곡성 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.