Woman's Wail (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1986, Woman's Wail 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. Woman's Wail 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, Woman's Wail has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Woman's Wail page.
If you liked it. Fans of Woman's Wail tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Woman's Wail (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Woman's Wail change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Woman's Wail worth watching?
- Woman's Wail holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Woman's Wail?
- Woman's Wail stars Sok In-soo, Kim Gi-jong, Lee Kye-in, Kim Yun-hui and Hong Myeong-Jin.
- When was Woman's Wail released?
- Woman's Wail was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.