The Second Woman

2012
PG-13
The Second Woman
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Identical twin sisters Hui Bao and Hui Xiang (both played by Shu Qi) are budding actresses who hunger for theater stardom, but only Bao has found success performing in a play written by her lover Nan (Shawn Yue). When Bao falls ill, however, Xiang steps in to replace her - and seemingly outshines her twin on stage and wins Nan's affections. A deadly love triangle unfolds, fueled by jealousy, rivalry, and suspicion as one of the sisters goes missing – with nobody sure which of the duo has vanished. This 2012 Hong Kong suspense-drama film was directed by Carol Lai.