A young Korean American woman yearns to learn more about her heritage, not knowing the further she digs, the more she reawakens a deadly family curse.
Cast
Amy Keum
Sophie Park / Joo Hyun
Kevin Woo
Jun / Anderson
Vana Kim
Grandma
Joseph Lim Kim
Gabriel Park
Eliza Shin
Kelly Park
Alice Bang
Ari Han
Michelle Sun
Ji-Won Park / Young Hannah
April Valentine
Fiona Paek / Yoon-Suh
Jas Wang
Angela Kim
Andy Han
Brian Koh
Jason Her
Newscaster
Jess Matney
Staff Member
Desiree Mee Jung
Professor Lee
Caleb Y Moon
Kwan / Norman Lee
John J. Shim
Man in the Wide-Brimmed Hat
David Christian Welborn
Doctor
Gracie Jackline
College Student
Keiko Bell
Korean Ancester (uncredited)
Videos
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- Release Date 01/09/2026
- Language English
- Director Réi
- Writer Regina Kim
- Editor Imran Shaikh
- Cinematographer Greg Hudgins
- Producers James Suttles, Jason Winn
- Budget $1,000,000
| Country | Date | Format | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Jan 9, 2026 | Digital (tubi) | — |
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