Year 1896, Vietnam during the French colonial era, in the small village called Da Lat, portrait of a lady was discovered. The residents were both fascinated and disturbed by the enormously beautiful woman on the portrait, and rumor of a curse began when calamity befell those attached to the mysterious picture. Over a century later, a famous Korean novelist needs fresh idea for her new book. Her Korean friend who is living in Vietnam sparks her attention when she tells her of this century old Vietnamese legend dealing with a portrait of a woman named “MUOI”. But little do both friends know that the simple legend mystery will turn into a living nightmare as they try to uncover the truth behind the woman in the portrait. The consequence of their fascination is the curse which now attached on them.
“Muoi: The Legend of A Portrait” perhaps the most ambitious Korean horror movie from this summer. It was the first feature film co-production by South Korea and Vietnam, based from well known Vietnam urban legend “Ghost of Lady Muoi”. Kim Tae Kyeong who has scared the Korean movie scene with his horror work, The Ghost starring Kim Ha Neul in 2004, backs to helm this new terror to the silver screen. Partially shot in Vietnam, the film is wonderfully captured the luscious Vietnamese background on the sets and the actresses are ravishing in luxurious silk "Ao Dai" or traditional Vietnamese dresses, crafted a horrifying, yet captivating ambiance. Muoi starred by well known Vietnamese actress Anh Thu with Korean stars Jo An and Cha Ye-ryeon. Jo An began her film career with Sorum and Wishing Stairs, she returns to her roots by taking the role on this new horror movie.For more information and preview of the movie go to Movie Café previews on Muoi Portrait the first Korean-Vietnam horror.
The home cinema version for this movie that was released in Korea and Vietnam on last July is expected to haunting on September 22, 2007 in Region 3 DVD format. The DVD with label “Muoi: The Legend of A Portrait” Special Edition will comes with the following special features:
The home cinema version for this movie that was released in Korea and Vietnam on last July is expected to haunting on September 22, 2007 in Region 3 DVD format. The DVD with label “Muoi: The Legend of A Portrait” Special Edition will comes with the following special features:* Audio Commentary
* Making Of
* Interview
* Legend of Muoi Documentary
* CG Featurette
* Press Screening and Premiere Gala
* Poster Shoot
* Music Video
* Photo Gallery
* Theatrical Trailer
Product Details:
* Product Title: Muoi: Legend Of A Portrait (DVD) (Special Edition) (Korea Version)
* Actors: Jo An, Cha Ye-ryeon, Anh Thu, Hong Anh.
* Directors: Kim Tae Kyeong
* Format: Widescreen 2.35:1 (Anamorphic), Color, NTSC
* Language: Korean
* Subtitle: English, Korean
* Audio Specs: Digital Surround 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0
* Region: Region 3 South East Asia (including Hong Kong, S. Korea and Taiwan)
* Number of discs: 1
* Country Made: South Korea
* Genre: Horror
* Distributor: Tae Won Entertainment (Korea)
* Run Time: 93 + 117 minutes
* Release Date: September 22, 2007 (order your copy now!)
Source: YesAsia, HanCinema (Photo)
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