The Other Child (2022)

Other name: 미혹, Mihok, Confusion

Description:

The Other Child presents a chilling psychological drama about a couple reeling from the tragic loss of their third child. In a desperate attempt to find solace, they adopt a visually impaired boy, hoping his presence will mend their broken hearts. The adopted boy, gifted with an acute sense, soon detects an unsettling presence within their home. He discovers it's the spirit of their deceased child, who died a year ago, and through his unique abilities, summons him back to the family. The mother, consumed by grief and longing, becomes dangerously obsessed with communicating with her lost child. However, the father and the other children grow increasingly suspicious, believing the adopted boy is lying. They become deeply fearful of the mother's escalating obsession and the adopted boy himself. The mounting tension culminates when the children feel compelled to reveal a dark secret about their lost sibling, a revelation that shatters their understanding and irrevocably changes the family's future.

Director: Kim Jin Yeong [김진영]

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2022

Genre:Horror; Investigation; Mystery; Suspense