Both depict a relationship between a Korean woman and a Japanese woman. "The Handmaiden" takes place during Japanese colonial rule, while "The Two Women" takes place after Korean independence.
Both are dark, moody films about high-school age girls, their relationships, and the challenges they face.
Both are dark, moody films about high-school age girls, their relationships with one another, and the challenges they face.
Both feature a love triangle between two female best friends and a guy. The relationship between the female friends evolves throughout both.
Both feature a love triangle between two female best friends and a guy. The relationship between the female friends evolves throughout both.
Both "The Handmaiden" and "The Palace" depict a relationship of sorts between a woman of high status and her servant.
Both "Fancy Land" and "Everyone is There" feature weaker female leads who are visited by their stronger sisters.

