According to Korean folk tradition, the 21-day period after childbirth is known as “seire.” During this time, a newborn is vulnerable to bad luck, curses, and even evil spirits. Many superstitions surround these first three weeks, and new mother Hae-mi carefully follows every one of them. Her husband, Woo-jin, reluctantly plays along, but when he attends an ex-girlfriend’s funeral, he unwittingly opens the door to dark supernatural dangers.
A young woman returns to her ancestral village after her father's death, only to discover a dark secret involving a demonic pact. She finds herself caught in a terrifying struggle for survival as the village's sinister past comes to light. As she delves deeper, she realizes the entity's influence extends far beyond the village borders. Her fight becomes not just for her life, but for the souls of those around her.
Seire received mixed to positive reviews, praised for its atmospheric tension and visual style, though some critics noted pacing issues and a reliance on familiar horror tropes. Audiences generally found it to be a sufficiently spooky and engaging horror film with strong performances.
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The film is set in a remote Indonesian village, with director Kimo Stamboel aiming to blend traditional folklore with modern horror elements.
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