After the Sewol
Synopsis
On the 16th April 2014 South Korea was changed as a nation. After the days, weeks and months that followed the Sewol tragedy, the country became undone, untrusting and more divided than we have ever seen in its history. "After the Sewol" explores the changing faces of this nation through the eyes of two British film makers. They talk with relatives of the victims, rescue divers and activists about their struggles and battles since this tragic accident happened and embark upon a journey to uncover how this accident came about, looking deep into Korean history about why no action was taken to prevent it in the first place. This journey takes them all over Korea, meeting an older generation struggling to create a safer place for their children to live in and a young vibrant generation fighting for a corrupt free society.But, all of them searching for one thing, the truth about why the Sewol victims died.
Release History & Theatrical Window
06/01/2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Neil P. George, Matthew Root
- Screenplay & Story
- Neil P. George, Matthew Root
- Original Title
- After the Sewol
- Country of Origin
- South Korea, United Kingdom
- Release Date
- 06/01/2017
- Spoken Languages
- English, Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Neil P. George, Matthew Root
Neil P. George, Matthew Root
Department Leadership Roster
Neil P. George
Director
Neil P. George
Writer
Matthew Root
Writer
Matthew Root
Director
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for After the Sewol.
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What is After the Sewol about?
On the 16th April 2014 South Korea was changed as a nation. After the days, weeks and months that followed the Sewol tragedy, the country became undone, untrusting and more divided than we have ever seen in its history. "After the Sewol" explores the changing faces of this nation through the eyes of two British film makers. They talk with relatives of the victims, rescue divers and activists about their struggles and battles since this tragic accident happened and embark upon a journey to uncover how this accident came about, looking deep into Korean history about why no action was taken to prevent it in the first place. This journey takes them all over Korea, meeting an older generation struggling to create a safer place for their children to live in and a young vibrant generation fighting for a corrupt free society.But, all of them searching for one thing, the truth about why the Sewol victims died.
Who directed After the Sewol?
After the Sewol was directed by Neil P. George, Matthew Root.
Who stars in After the Sewol?
The principal cast of After the Sewol includes Not specified.
When was After the Sewol released and how long is it?
After the Sewol was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.