Acacia

*A middle-aged couple, distraught over the fact that theirs is a ''childless'' household (made even more tragically ironic when given the fact that the husband's profession is that of an Obstetrician), decides to side-step their fertility difficulties by looking into the adoption alternative.At the agency the wife becomes fascinated with the drawing talents of a 6-year-old boy, and upon meeting the quiet & somewhat withdrawn boy in person becomes enamored with him as well.He is well received into his new home, which consists of the husband & wife couple and the husband's father, but it takes some time before Jin-sung can adapt enough to truly feel part of the ''family.''But not everyone in this family is pleased with this arrangement, as the wife's mother makes comments to the affect that Jin-sung is not ''blood'' and as such could therefore never "truly" be the couple's son -- all within earshot of the little boy, no less! Things later take another nosedive as the couple receives the surprising news that they are finally to give birth to a child of their own.Before long, Jin-sung is feeling left out and alone; his only solace being in the form of a sickly near-dead acacia tree in their yard and a creepy little girl from the house next door who becomes his companion & playmate.The situation intensifies as Jin-sung runs out of the house one rainy night and is never seen or heard from again, and the family he was once a part of soon begins to disintegrate and implode from within.A bit miscategorized as part of the "A-Horror" genre, "ACACIA," directed by Park Ki-hyung, who also directed the hugely successful "YEOGO GOEDAM" ("GIRLS' SCHOOL GHOST STORY" - aka "Whispering Corridors"), is really more of a psychological tragedy drama with occasional pepperings of the metaphysical to lend it all an added sense of eeriness -- think another Korean psycho-thriller, "JANGHWA, HONGRYON" ("ROSE, LOTUS" - aka "A Tale of Two Sisters").Though there's no doubt that anyone with an I.Q. above zero will be able to know where the story is leading; its the process of getting to that resolution that carries us along and keeps us interested. And just like "JANGHWA, HONGRYON," be prepared to be thrown around for several unpredictable loops before the entire mystery has been solved.For those who'd like to take a break from all of the typical "A-Horror" cliches which have become popular of late, you'll find this particular (semi-)"ghost story" a very refreshing offering. Look for 'closure' ... just don't look for a 'happy ending.'

I really can't say there's a lot wrong with this movie, the acting was good, the story-line was solid, and the filming was decent. I just found it depressing and not very scary.

A movie that has many twists and turns that keep you watching.

I didn't really enjoy this movie; it's not a real horror, but a good mystery of sorts. The acting is good. I loved the grandpa. Didn't much care for the boy, but I think that's intended.

Dark movie, but not a horror film

one special item, is recommended for any collector should not miss in any collection, really worth to buy it, I give it 5 stars

I found the packaging well done.Affordable price and fast posting.I enjoyed this film and recommend it to other viewers.thanks.

love asian horror

... but overall it is a good movie to watch.A couple adopt a child because apparently they cannot have a child of their own. The child is brilliant and he is always drawing. He is quiet and lovely.Everything changed when the couple finally is able to have a child.The adopted children feels like he is being put aside and disappears. By the time of his disappearance, the acacia tree starts to have new leafs and flowers (it was supposed to be dead).What happened to the tree?Like the others wrote, this is not an horror movie, but a family drama one. It is nice, but pay attention to the ending or you may be a little confused.

Not bad, seen better

Expertly done. Natural progression from 'corridors'. Photography is great!