Gamgi (2013 Film)

Gamgi, released internationally as The Flu, is a 2013 South Korean disaster film directed by Kim Sung-su. The narrative centers on the rapid spread of a lethal, highly contagious airborne virus within the Bundang suburb of Seongnam, leading to a government-mandated quarantine.

Plot

The story begins when a group of immigrants is smuggled into South Korea inside a shipping container. Upon arrival, human traffickers Byung-ki and Byoung-woo discover that all occupants have perished from a mysterious, fast-acting virus, with the exception of a single survivor. The virus, which causes death within 36 hours of infection, quickly spreads through the local population. As the crisis escalates, the government seals off the Bundang district to prevent a national epidemic. Firefighter Kang Ji-koo and physician Kim In-hae find themselves trapped within the quarantine zone, working together to survive the chaos and protect In-hae's daughter, Mi-reu, who is suspected of being infected.

Production

The film was directed by Kim Sung-su, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Lee Young-jong and Park Hee-kwon. Principal photography for the production commenced on May 11, 2012, and concluded on October 11, 2012.

Actor Jang Hyuk — Jang Hyuk, who portrays firefighter Kang Ji-koo

Actress Soo-Ae — Soo-Ae, who portrays Dr. Kim In-hae

Actress Park Min-Ha — Park Min-Ha, who portrays Kim Mi-reu

Cast

Jang Hyuk as Kang Ji-koo
Soo-Ae as Kim In-hae
Park Min-Ha as Kim Mi-reu
Yu Hae-jin as Bae Kyung-ub
Ma Dong-seok as Jeon Kook-hwan
Lee Hee-jun as Byung-ki
Lee Sang-yeob as Byoung-woo
Cha In-pyo as the South Korean President

Scene from the film — A scene from the film depicting the quarantine efforts