Back in 1938, when Korea was under Japanese colonial rule, Joo Ran is transferred to an all-girl's boarding school in Keijyo (old name of Seoul). The principal there exhibits exemplary behavior to all of the students, but she ends up showing her darker side to Joo Ran, who gets close to knowing the school's biggest secret. The girl learns of another student with the same name and she tries to figure out the hidden stories that happened at the girl students' dormitory. (Source: AbeBooks.com) Edit Translation
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- Native Title: 경성학교: 사라진 소녀들
- Also Known As: Gyeongseong School: Disappeared Girls , Girl , Gyeongseonghakyoo: Sarajin Sonyeodeul , Sonyeo , 소녀
- Screenwriter & Director: Lee Hae Young
- Genres: Historical, Mystery, Horror, Sci-Fi
Where to Watch The Silenced
Free (sub)
Cast & Credits
- Park Bo Young Main Role
- Uhm Ji WonKato Sanae [Headmistress]Main Role
- Park So Dam Main Role
- Gong Ye Ji Support Role
- Joo Bo BiKihiraSupport Role
- Park Sung Yun[Counselor]Support Role
Reviews
Overall, it's not really a horror movie. It starts like one, with all the suspense, dark corners and those special asian girls crawling on the floor, all wet hair and moving strangely. At some point I thought it was something like 'A Tale of Two Sisters', but it's not.
But the turn in the middle of the story was quite a surprise and left me less anxious. I was more relaxed while watching but it was nevertheless still exciting. In fact I enjoyed it even more. The beginning was a bit too calm and maybe a bit boring. I guess the producers were trying to create a really oppressive atmosphere but that didn't work out that well. Therefore the second half of the movie was more interesting (although a little more suspense couldn't have hurt).
Focusing on the little details... The scenery/setting was quite nice. I enjoyed looking at the places and the school. Also the make-up. It didn't show much but it was effective, well placed and did add to the atmosphere.
The acting of the girls was also a plus (not the principal though - too hollow). I'm starting to recognize Park Bo Young's skills. I already saw her in 'Oh My Ghostess' and 'Don't Click' and I liked her acting so far. And since I didn't watch 'A Werewolf Boy' yet, I guess I have to continue with that one.
Don't mind my rewatch value. It was a good movie but I don't think I will watch it again.
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