Seoul Station (2016 Film)
Seoul Station (Korean: 서울역; RR: Seoulyeok) is a 2016 South Korean animated horror film written and directed by Yeon Sang-ho. The film is set in the vicinity of Seoul Station and depicts the rapid outbreak of a mysterious infection that causes individuals to become violent and erratic, leading to widespread chaos across the city.
Background and Production
The film serves as a thematic prequel to the live-action blockbuster Train to Busan, which was also directed by Yeon Sang-ho and released in the same year. While Train to Busan focuses on a group of passengers trapped on a high-speed train during the initial stages of the outbreak, Seoul Station explores the origins and the social impact of the crisis within the urban environment of Seoul.
Plot
The story begins at Seoul Station, where a homeless man is discovered in a severely distressed state. As his condition worsens, he attacks others, and the infection spreads rapidly through the local population. The narrative follows several characters, including a young woman named Hye-sun, as they attempt to navigate the collapsing city and survive the encroaching danger.
Voice Cast
The film features the following voice cast:
- Ryu Seung-ryong as Hye-sun's father
- Shim Eun-kyung as Hye-sun
- Lee Joon as Gi-woong
- Jang Hyuk-jin as Mr. Kim
- Song Ha-rim as Lee Jung-goo
- Hwang Suk-jung as the inn owner
- Kim Nam-jin as the pharmacist