Train to Busan 2016
“Life-or-death survival begins.”
What is Train to Busan?
Train to Busan is a 2016 South Korean action horror film directed by Yeon Sang-ho. The film follows passengers on an express train from Seoul to Busan as they face a zombie outbreak that has plunged the country into chaos.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 118 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 20, 2016
- Original language
- KO
- Origin
- South Korea
- Studios
- Next Entertainment World, RedPeter Films, Contents Panda
- Budget
- $8,500,000
- Revenue
- $87,547,518
- Genres
- Action, Horror, Thriller
- Updated
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Overview
Train to Busan is a 2016 South Korean action horror film directed by Yeon Sang-ho. The film follows passengers on an express train from Seoul to Busan as they face a zombie outbreak that has plunged the country into chaos. Starring Gong Yoo, Jung Yu-mi, Ma Dong-seok, Kim Su-an, Choi Woo-shik, Ahn So-hee, and Kim Eui-sung, the story unfolds primarily aboard the train as those onboard fight to survive the viral crisis. The film was written by Park Joo-suk and is known for its intense portrayal of human behavior under extreme circumstances. It became widely recognized for its blend of horror and emotional storytelling, set against the confined and escalating tension of a moving train. The movie's title translates literally to "Voyage to Busan" in Korean.
Should you watch it?
“Passengers on an express train must battle for survival during a sudden zombie virus outbreak in Korea.”
- fast-paced narrative
- high-stakes survival scenario
- contains scenes of intense violence
Watch it if you enjoy high-stakes survival stories set in confined environments.
The film features intense scenes of zombie-related violence and emergency situations.
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What is the setting of the film?
The story takes place on an express train traveling to Busan during a state of emergency.
What is the primary conflict?
A zombie virus spreads throughout Korea, forcing passengers to fight for their survival.
Is this based on a true story?
The synopsis describes a fictional scenario involving a zombie virus outbreak.
What is the central theme?
The film focuses on the struggle for survival during a national emergency.
Are the passengers safe on the train?
No, the train becomes a site of conflict as the virus pushes the country into a state of emergency.