Concrete Utopia
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In the aftermath of a devastating earthquake, the residents of Hwang Gung Apartments face a new threat as outsiders invade their last standing building.
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The world has been reduced to rubble by a massive earthquake. While no one knows for sure how far the ruins stretch, or what the cause of the earthquake may be, in the heart of Seoul there is only one apartment building left standing. It is called Hwang Gung Apartments. As time passes, outsiders start coming in to Hwang Gung Apartments trying to escape the extreme cold. Before long, the apartment residents are unable to cope with the increasing numbers. Feeling a threat to their very survival, the residents enact a special measure.
"Concrete Utopia seems, on the surface, like a disaster movie. However, it's more of one of those dystopian fictions that comment on social issues. In the plot, the world has been reduced to rubble by an earthquake. What's left of civilization persists in precarious conditions, surviving in small communities trying to organize themselves to survive and rebuild, naturally generating conflicts both internally and between small societies. With solid performances and excellent production values, the film balances drama and humor to comment on topics such as immigration, nationalism, social classes, and human corruption. If you enjoyed productions like "Parasite" and "Squid Game," you'll undoubtedly appreciate it."