Devils Stay

In the gripping narrative of "Devils Stay," we follow the life of Cha Seung-do, a dedicated heart specialist portrayed by Park Shin-yang, and his wife as they grapple with the unsettling changes in their daughter, So-mi. As her health deteriorates and she exhibits increasingly bizarre symptoms, their parental instincts drive them to seek alternatives that fall outside conventional medicine. Faced with desperation and fear for their child's well-being, they decide to attempt an exorcism ritual, hoping to free So-mi from what they believe is an evil presence that has taken hold of her. This critical decision sets off a chain of events that will forever alter their lives.

When Priest Ban, played by Lee Min-ki, arrives to perform the exorcism, his initial assessment leads him to believe that a demonic force is indeed residing within So-mi. The tension escalates during the ritual, which seems to successfully expel the malevolent entity lurking inside her. However, amidst the emotional turmoil and the hope that fills the air, tragedy strikes as So-mi unexpectedly passes away. Her sudden death sends shockwaves through Seung-do and his wife, leaving them to navigate the overwhelming grief that accompanies the loss of their child.

As they mourn the loss of their beloved daughter, Seung-do begins to notice unsettling signs in So-mi's lifeless body that challenge everything he believes about death and the consequences of the exorcism. He becomes increasingly convinced that So-mi may not be truly gone, and her heart might still be beating, even in death. This revelation ignites a newfound urgency within him to uncover the truth behind her condition. As the lines blur between the supernatural and the medical, Seung-do embarks on a harrowing quest to discover what truly happened to So-mi, prompting existential questions about life, death, and the darkness that surrounds them. "Devils Stay" intricately weaves elements of horror and emotional drama, offering a poignant exploration of parental love and the lengths one will go to save their child.