Train to Busan (2016)

Synopsis

Train to Busan is a 2016 South Korean zombie apocalypse action horror film directed by Yeon Sang-ho. It tells the story of a trouble couple and their adventure on a train from Seoul to Busan during a zombie outbreak. The film stars Gong Yoo, Jung Yu-mi, and Ma Dong-suk. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Train_to_Busan

Plot

The film takes place on a train from Seoul to Busan in the midst of an outbreak of zombie virus. Seok-woo and his daughter are on the train, accompanied by a diverse range of passengers, including a pregnant woman, a homeless person, a businessman, and a high school baseball team. As the virus spreads, the train’s environment becomes increasingly chaotic and dangerous. Seok-woo and his companions are forced to rely on each other in order to survive. https://screenrant.com/train-to-busan-2016-plot-summary-ending/

Impact

Train to Busan was a commercial and critical success, grossing over $84.2 million worldwide against a budget of $8.5 million. The film was praised for its intense action sequences, effective suspense, and social commentary on capitalism and globalization. Train to Busan was one of the few Korean films to be released in the United States in theaters, where it also performed well. The film has been widely credited as one of the best zombie films of all time and has been credited with boosting South Korea’s zombie film industry. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Train_to_Busan#Reception