(closing film) (Pusan International Film Festival) (premiere)
2003-10-10
South Korea
No data
2003-10-17
Spain
(Sitges)
2003-11
France
(Gerardmer International Fantasy Film Festival)
2004-01-29
Portugal
(Fantasporto Film Festival)
2004-02
Taiwan
No data
2004-02-27
USA
(Philadelphia International Film Festival)
2004-04-12
Philippines
(Manila)
2004-04-14
Philippines
(Davao)
2004-04-21
Thailand
No data
2004-06-17
Turkey
No data
2005-01-21
USA
(DVD premiere)
2005-06-28
Akasia
(Original title)
Acacia
France
Acacia - Die Wurzeln des Bösen
Germany
Akacja
Poland
Acacia
Romania
Акация
Russia
Akasia
South Korea
Akasya
Turkey (Turkish title)
Root of Evil
USA (video title)
Sex & Nudity
Mild
One scene shows a man ripping the bottom off of a woman's dress as she lays on the floor, face down. The camera pans closer to the woman, and in the backround we see the man make thrusting movements on top of the woman. A child is present in the room while this occurs.
Violence & Gore
Moderate
People cough up blood, are attacked by ants, and are stabbed by scissors
A few shots of blood
A woman accidentaly cuts her child's face with an ax.
A woman attempts to murder her husband with a pair of scissors.
Profanity
Mild
Some very strong profanity.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Moderate
Alcohol and cigarettes shown briefly.
Frightening & Intense Scenes
Moderate
As the film progresses, many intense domestic fights between a man and a woman occur.