Synopsis : In this intriguing disaster epic from director Um Tae-Hwa, a calamitous earthquake destroys Seoul, leaving it in ruins. As the survivors of the calamity shack up at Imperial Palace Apartments to find a way to restore order, they soon begin to realize that the real disaster has only just begun.
Festival History : Toronto International Film Festival, 2023 Stiges, 2023
Director :
Um Tae-Hwa
Producer :
Byun Seung-Min
Screenplay :
Lee Shin-Ji, Um Tae-Hwa
DOP :
Cho Hyoung-Rae
Editor :
Han Mee-Yeon
Cast :
Lee Byung-Hun, Park Bo-Young, Park Seo-Jun
UM Tae-hwa, an advertising design student at Hongik University, transitioned into filmmaking with short films, including 'Cactus' (2003), a festival-winning work. He continued his education at the 'Korean Academy of Film Arts (KAFA)' and created 'Forest' (2012), winning a top prize at a notable short film festival. His debut feature, 'INGtoogi: The Battle of Internet Trolls' (2012), exploring online conflicts, earned acclaim. UM also contributed to storyboarding for Manshin: Ten Thousand Spirits' (2013) and 'The Wicked' (2013). He wrote and directed 'Vanishing Time: A Boy Who Returned' (2016), receiving recognition from the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival.