by Perry Seibert
synopsis
The Korean psychological horror film Acacia begins with a married couple who, after accepting the fact that they are unable to have a child of their own, adopt a boy named Jin-sung. The boy appears to contain mystical powers that first manifest when the dead acacia tree he plays underneath comes back to life. However, soon his powers show more destructive than life-giving capabilities.
characteristics
- Psychic Abilities
- Sinister
- Tree
- Orphans
- Husband-and-wife
- Boy
