The Wig (2005): Cast & Plot
The Wig is a 2005 mystery horror film directed by Won Shin-yeon, starring Chae Min-seo as Su-hyeon, Yu Seon and Sa Hyeon-jin. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Won Shin-yeon
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- Corea Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Wig About?
The premise of The Wig without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When Su‑hyeon, a terminal‑cancer patient, receives a wig from her sister Ji‑hyeon, the gift quickly turns sinister. As Su‑hyeon dons the hairpiece, unsettling phenomena begin, and Ji‑hyeon watches helplessly as her sister appears increasingly possessed, the horror spreading between them.
The Wig Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- wig
- leukemia
- suicide
- possession
- homosexual
- hair loss
- ghost
- curse
- car accident
- cancer
The Wig Cast & Characters
Chae Min-seo leads the cast as Su-hyeon, with Yu Seon as Ji-hyeon and Sa Hyeon-jin as Kyeong-joo. Directed by Won Shin-yeon; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Won Shin-yeon
- Chae Min-seo as Su-hyeon
- Yu Seon as Ji-hyeon
- Sa Hyeon-jin as Kyeong-joo
- Kyeong-bin Rah
Also Starring in The Wig
· 3 more- Kim Soy Hye-yeong
- Lee Jung-sung
- Bang Moon-soo Ki-seok
More from Won Shin-yeon
More films directed by Won Shin-yeon, best-rated first: The Battle: Roar to Victory, Seven Days and A Bloody Aria.
The Wig Plot Summary
What happens in The Wig from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A young woman named Soo-hyeon, Chae Min-seo, is battling cancer, and her mute older sister Ji-hyeon, Yu Seon, decides that Soo-hyeon should come home to enjoy what little time she has left rather than spend it in a hospital. To help her cope, Ji-hyeon buys a long-haired wig so Soo-hyeon can go out without feeling ashamed of being bald, and Soo-hyeon embraces the gift with contagious happiness, wearing it constantly and beginning to look and act healthier, more confident, and more radiant as she ventures out into the world.
Full summary
The whole story of The Wig, scene by scene
The Wig Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Wig.
How Well Do You Know The Wig?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What serious illness is Soo-hyeon fighting in the film?
The Wig Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Scary Hair” and “Gabal”.
- Also known as
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- Scary Hair
- Gabal
- La Perruque
- 鬘 かつら
- Possuída pelo mal
- The Wig, la peluca maldita
- הפאה
- 假发
- Peruka
Seen The Wig?
Movies Like The Wig
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Exte: Hair Extensions, Woe and The Death Curse.
The Wig FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Wig, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Wig?
The Wig runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was The Wig released?
The Wig was released on August 12, 2005.
Who directed The Wig?
The Wig was directed by Won Shin-yeon.
More films by Won Shin-yeon Who is in the cast of The Wig?
The Wig stars Chae Min-seo as Su-hyeon, Yu Seon as Ji-hyeon and Sa Hyeon-jin as Kyeong-joo, among 7 credited actors.
Does The Wig have a post-credit scene?
No. The Wig has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Wig in?
The original language of The Wig is Korean.
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