“At a time like this, only the selfish survive.”
synopsis
Workaholic fund manager Seok-woo boards a high-speed train from Seoul to Busan with his young daughter, hoping the trip will repair their strained relationship. But shortly after departure, a mysterious infection spreads among the passengers, turning them into violent zombies. Trapped on a speeding train with nowhere to escape, the survivors must fight their way through the cars while trying to protect the people they love.
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mini-review
Few zombie movies feel as urgent and emotional as Train to Busan. Director Yeon Sang-ho turns the confined space of a train into a relentless pressure cooker of action, suspense, and human drama. Beneath the thrilling set pieces lies a surprisingly touching story about sacrifice, selfishness, and redemption. It’s widely considered one of the best zombie films of the 21st century.
Popcorn, a dark room, and the adrenaline rush of one of the most intense train rides in movie history.
Absurdist's Corner
A zombie outbreak spreads across an entire train in minutes, yet the survivors still find time to form temporary alliances, rivalries, and heroic last stands between train cars.
fun facts
The film became the first Korean movie to attract more than 10 million viewers in 2016.
Director Yeon Sang-ho previously worked primarily in animated films before making this live-action hit.
The success of the film helped spark renewed global interest in Korean genre cinema.