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Train to Busan 2016

“Life-or-death survival begins.”

Status
Released
Runtime
118 minutes
Director
Yeon Sang-ho
Networks
Next Entertainment World, RedPeter Films, Contents Panda
Where to Stream
Kanopy, Hoopla, Google Play Movies
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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
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 7.8/10 from 8,486 votes
Episode runtime
~118 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Next Entertainment World, RedPeter Films, Contents Panda
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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.

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Should you watch it?

“Passengers on an express train must battle for survival during a sudden zombie virus outbreak in Korea.”

Reasons to watch
  • fast-paced narrative
  • high-stakes survival scenario
Keep in mind
  • 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.

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