She wasn’t supposed to touch the portrait in the attic. It was wrapped in red cloth, tied with a knot that looked like it hadn't been touched since the war. But Muoi was twenty-one that year, bold and foolish.
The story follows a Korean writer, Seo-Yeon, who travels to Vietnam to investigate the legend of Muoi for her next book. She reunites with her friend Muoi, but the trip takes a dark turn as the line between the past and present blurs. The film weaves a narrative of jealousy, betrayal, and vengeful spirits, centered around a haunted portrait. muoi 2007