Bunhongsin (2005 Film)

Bunhongsin (Korean: 분홍신), released internationally as The Red Shoes, is a 2005 South Korean horror film directed by Kim Yong-Kyoon. The screenplay, written by Kim Yong-Kyoon, draws thematic inspiration from the fairy tale of the same name by Hans Christian Andersen.

Promotional poster for the film Bunhongsin.

Plot

The story follows a divorced mother who discovers a pair of abandoned red shoes in a subway station. After taking them home, she finds herself drawn to their unique appearance. However, she remains unaware that the shoes are haunted and carry a malevolent influence that begins to affect her life and those around her.

Cast

The film features a central cast including:

Actress Kim Hye-su — Kim Hye-su, who portrays Sun-jae.

Actor Kim Sung-su — Kim Sung-su, who portrays In-cheol.

Actress Park Yun-a — Park Yun-a, who portrays Tae-soo.

Kim Hye-su as Sun-jae
Kim Sung-su as In-cheol
Park Yun-a as Tae-soo

Supporting cast members include Ko Su-hee (Mi-hee), Kim Ji-eun (Keiko), Lee Eol (Seo-jun), Sa Hyeon-jin (Jung-a), and Lee Yong-nyeo (hunchback woman).

Still from the film Bunhongsin — A scene from the 2005 horror film Bunhongsin.

Production

The film was produced by Kim-Jho Gwang-soo and released in South Korea on June 30, 2005. It has a runtime of 109 minutes.