Doomsday Book 2012
What is Doomsday Book?
Doomsday Book is a 2012 South Korean science-fiction anthology film directed by Kim Jee-woon and Yim Pil-sung. The film features three distinct segments.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 113 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 11, 2012
- Original language
- KO
- Origin
- South Korea
- Genres
- Science Fiction, Drama, War, Comedy
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At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.2/10 from 118 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~113 minutes
- Status
- Released
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Overview
Doomsday Book is a 2012 South Korean science-fiction anthology film directed by Kim Jee-woon and Yim Pil-sung. The film features three distinct segments. In the first segment, titled A Brave New World, a virus brings the city to ruins and zombies flood the streets of Seoul. In the second segment, titled The Heavenly Creature, a robot reaches enlightenment while working at a temple, but its creators deem this phenomenon a threat to mankind. In the final segment, titled Happy Birthday, a young girl logs onto a strange website and places an order for a new billiard ball for her father. Soon afterwards, a meteor heads toward Earth and people flee to underground bomb shelters. The film is also known by its Korean title, which translates to Report on the Destruction of Mankind, and runs for one hour and fifty-three minutes.
Should you watch it?
“Three distinct tales explore the potential end of humanity through virus outbreaks, robotic enlightenment, and cosmic disaster.”
- Explores diverse themes ranging from technological consciousness to societal collapse.
- Features a unique blend of genres including drama, war, comedy, and fantasy.
- Provides a creative look at humanity's end through three separate narrative lenses.
- The anthology format may result in varying levels of engagement across the three distinct segments.
Watch it if you enjoy thought-provoking science fiction anthologies that examine human existence from multiple perspectives.
The film maintains a varied tone across its segments, balancing dark humor with dramatic and apocalyptic themes throughout its 113 to 115-minute runtime.
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Where can I stream Doomsday Book?
Streaming availability varies by region and platform; check local listings on services like TMDB or TV Guide for current options.
Is this film worth watching?
The film is worth watching if you appreciate multi-genre anthologies that tackle philosophical questions about humanity's future.
What is the total duration of the film?
The film has a runtime of approximately 1 hour and 53 minutes to 1 hour and 55 minutes.
What are the essential segments to watch?
As an anthology, the film is designed to be viewed in its entirety to experience all three distinct narratives.
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