Coming Soon, Here Are the Differences between the Film 'PENINSULA' and 'TRAIN TO BUSAN' that Must Be Anticipated

Kapanlagi.com - PENINSULA, which is a sequel to Korean film hits TRAIN TO BUSAN eagerly awaited by film lovers. Directed by Yeon Sang Ho, this film will premiere in South Korea on Wednesday (15/7/2020) tomorrow.

The film PENINSULA itself is set four years after the events of TRAIN TO BUSAN and focuses on a group of people surviving in a devastated area. A series of actors and actresses, namely Kang Dong Won, Lee Jung Hyun, Kwon Hae Hyo, Kim Min Jae, Goo Kyo Hwan, Kim Do Yoon, Lee Re, and Lee Ye Won, will showcase their acting skills in this film.

Kang Dong Won plays a former marine named Jung Suk, who returns to Korea to carry out a mission and find survivors, including the character played by Lee Jung Hyun. They eventually join forces to fight for survival against ferocious zombies and evil humans.

1. The Difference Between the Two Films

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As a sequel to TRAIN TO BUSAN, zombies remain one of the main attractions of the film PENINSULA. According to Soompi, Yeon Sang Ho revealed a glimpse of the film PENINSULA.

"The zombies in PENINSULA are not too dangerous. If Jung Suk and the audience have the same perspective, they will feel a kind of tension when he (the main character) returns to South Korea, because the zombies in TRAIN TO BUSAN have their own story."

The director then further explained the perspective of the characters in the film. "The tension disappears after the first action scene," he said. "This is because the perspective used shifts from Jung Suk to the children who have been living there for four years. This (the condition in the film) is their everyday life. In the case of Yoo Jin (character Lee Ye Won), she has been living in this world since she became an adult. So, instead of seeing zombies as a threat, she is more threatened by the people living there."

2. Different Perspectives

Yeon Sang Ho then revealed more about the differences in character between TRAIN TO BUSAN and its sequel, which emphasizes the strength of the children in the film. The director connected it to his own experience of raising children and realizing how strong and adaptable children are.

"When I look at my children, I worry about them. But I think they are not too worried when they are in danger," he said. "I think they adapt faster than adults."

3. Released Amidst the Pandemic

The film PENINSULA is expected to revive the drastically declining box office after the COVID-19 pandemic. Yeon Sang Ho revealed that he never postponed the film's release date, explaining that PENINSULA was indeed scheduled to be released in July.

"In my opinion, this film will mark the beginning of the film industry's revival," said the director.

4. Director's Hope

Amidst this COVID-19 pandemic, Yeon Sang Ho expressed his hope that PENINSULA would be a good memory for moviegoers.

"If you watch it in a cinema for the first time in a long time, PENINSULA will be a fun film to enjoy with friends, children, or your loved ones," said Yeon Sang Ho.

"I hope this film will be a great event for the box office, like the beginning of a great celebration," he concluded.

(soo/rsp)