Colonia" is a new project by Yeon Sang Ho - a director famous for the films "Train to Busan", "Peninsula", "Hellbound", "Parasyte: The Grey".
The film is set in a blocked building amidst a virus outbreak originating from a failed biotechnology conference. Survivors are trapped inside, forced to face not only the epidemic but also the collapse of social order.
After a series of psychological and social works such as "The Ugly" or "Revelations", Yeon Sang Ho said that he wants to return to the genre that made his name. "This is a movie where what I find interesting in "Train to Busan" and "Peninsula" has the opportunity to be fully developed. But the infected people this time will be completely different" - he shared.
According to the director, the story is built from concerns about how information spreads and affects human behavior. "Zombies movies always reflect fears that society does not dare to speak out. What haunts me this time is the speed of information spread, when the crowd gradually thinks like a block and individuals are dissolved.
Besides the content, the cast is also a major attraction of the project. As Jun Ji Hyun's first movie after 10 years since "Assassination," the actress said that she was attracted to the film world that director Yeon Sang Ho built. "I have always been a fan of his works. Being able to participate in this movie is something I have wanted for a long time.
For her part, the director praised Jun Ji Hyun, calling her a "true movie star" with the ability to transform diversely through many genres.
In the film, Koo Kyo Hwan plays a biologist behind the epidemic outbreak. This is the fourth collaboration between him and director Yeon Sang Ho. Speaking of this, the male actor feels like he is participating in a film where many stories coexist and each character has their own weight.
Meanwhile, Ji Chang Wook plays Choi Hyun Seok - a member of the building security team, fighting to protect loved ones amidst an epidemic outbreak. The actor said that the key point of the work lies in the transformation of the infected, as well as how the survivors adapt and react.
Director Yeon Sang Ho highly appreciated Ji Chang Wook for both his acting ability and emotional acting. He said that the actor carefully studied the character, built a detailed way of expression to clearly depict the depth of the role.
The male director added that although it has a horror color, "Colony" is rated 15+ (for audiences over 15 years old) and targets a wide audience. The film is expected to be released in theaters at the end of May in Korea, and is expected to continue the success of zombie movies on screen.
