Muoi: The Legend of a Portrait

Amidst the lush and enigmatic landscapes of Vietnam, a chilling folklore awaits discovery. Yun-hee, a struggling Korean writer, journeys to this foreign land in search of inspiration for her next novel. Her guide and host is Seo-yeon, an old friend who has carved out a new life in a grand, secluded mansion. The foundation of Yun-hee's research is the tragic legend of "Muoi," a local girl whose spirit is said to inhabit a cursed portrait, offering a wealth of dark history for the writer to explore.

However, the reunion is shadowed by a complex history that goes beyond mere geography. Unspoken tensions simmer between the two women, rooted in a past novel Yun-hee authored—a semi-autobiographical work that painted Seo-yeon in a harsh light. While Yun-hee attempts to navigate this delicate social terrain, she finds herself increasingly drawn into the haunting atmosphere of her surroundings, where the boundaries between her research and her reality begin to fray.

As Yun-hee immerses herself in the tale of the portrait, strange occurrences begin to puncture the quiet of the mansion. The legend of Muoi is one of heartbreak and vengeance, and as Yun-hee peels back the layers of the story, she experiences inexplicable phenomena that suggest the legend might be more than just a folktale. With every step deeper into the mystery, the air grows heavier, and the reflection in the mirror seems to hold secrets of its own.

Caught between a strained friendship and a terrifying local myth, Yun-hee must navigate a web of intrigue where the past refuses to stay buried. The search for a story quickly turns into a fight for sanity, as the cursed legend of the portrait threatens to consume everything in its path.