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A young woman seeking answers about her family's past travels to her ancestral village in Vietnam. Upon arrival, she uncovers a dark secret involving a local legend and a series of unexplained deaths. As she delves deeper, she finds herself targeted by a malevolent force that seems connected to her own lineage.

The film received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its atmospheric tension and visual style, but criticism for its convoluted plot and predictable scares. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating its unique cultural setting and others finding it to be a standard horror offering.

• Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and strong lead performance.

• Criticized for a predictable plot that borrows heavily from other horror tropes.

• The film's cultural setting is a unique and often effective element.

Google audience: Google users generally found the movie to be competently made with some interesting cultural elements, though many felt it didn't offer enough original scares or a compelling narrative. The pacing and the resolution were common points of contention.

The filmmakers researched traditional Vietnamese ghost stories and folklore extensively to imbue the film with authentic cultural authenticity.