This gives audiences a damning look at what actually led to the events ofTrain to Busan.
Unfortunately,the 2020 movie lacked the bite (so to speak) of the first two.
Until then, we watchhow dismissive city and government officials aretowards those in need, specifically the homeless.
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The main character, Hye-sun, is a former sex worker that escaped from her brothel.
And worse, Ki-woong continually tries to act as her pimp without her consent.
Hye-sun is actively trying to avoid sex work, butthe people around her still look down at her.
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The genre-bending film appeals to both fans of zombie horror and WWII drama.
Shes implying that, even as a sex worker, shes more worth saving than an unhoused person.
Andwhen the man cant escapedue to the military blockade, he turns his anger on those around him.
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He blames their inferiority for his current situation, not the actual government literally blocking the area off.
But its insightful themes and realistic characters are still worthwhile additions to director Yeon Sang-ho’scinematic world.
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Seoul Station is an animated prequel to the film Train to Busan. It portrays the early stages of a zombie outbreak in Seoul, focusing on a young woman, her father, and her boyfriend as they attempt to escape the chaos and survive the initial spread of the infection in the city.
