Director: Kwon Hyeok-jae
Cast: Song Hye-kyo, Jeon Yeo-been, Lee Jin-uk, Moon Woo-jin, Huh Joon-ho
Dark Nuns is a 2025 South Korean supernatural horror film directed by Kwon Hyeok-jae, starring Song Hye-kyo and Jeon Yeo-been as two Catholic sisters who defy the Church to save a child from a demonic possession, at the cost of their own souls.
What is Dark Nuns about?
A young boy falls under a profound and terrifying spiritual affliction that conventional religious authority refuses to acknowledge or address. Two nuns, bound by faith yet increasingly desperate, decide to act outside the boundaries of sanctioned practice. They gather forbidden knowledge and prepare to conduct a ritual that the Church has explicitly forbidden — one that carries catastrophic risks for those who perform it. As the sisters press forward, the demonic force pushes back harder, testing every limit of their belief and physical endurance. The deeper they go into the ritual, the more they realize the enemy they face is stronger than anything they trained to confront. Their bodies and convictions are pushed to breaking point, yet retreat means abandoning a child to something irreversible.
Cast & crew
Song Hye-kyo, one of South Korea's most recognized dramatic actresses, takes on a physically and spiritually demanding role far removed from her romantic drama roots. Jeon Yeo-been, known for her intense and nuanced performances, matches her in every scene. Lee Jin-uk and Gang Dong-won round out a cast that grounds the supernatural chaos in human stakes, while Huh Joon-ho and Kim Guk-hee bring institutional weight as Church figures.
Context & significance
South Korean horror has earned a devoted following among Persian-speaking viewers who appreciate tightly plotted genre filmmaking with genuine emotional stakes. Dark Nuns fits within that tradition — meticulous pacing, strong ensemble work, and a premise rooted in theological conflict rather than cheap shock. For the Iranian diaspora audience, who grew up with rich oral traditions around spiritual protection, possession, and sacrifice, this kind of story resonates well beyond its Korean Catholic setting. The film is available on K-Time with Persian dubbing, meaning you can follow every layer of dialogue and tension without missing anything.
Where & how to watch
Dark Nuns is available on K-Time with full Persian dubbing, so no subtitle reading required. Watch on your web browser, TV, or phone — no VPN, no geo-blocking, no extra download needed. Subscribe and cancel anytime.