IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Metacritic63/100
Google Users76%
Director: Shim Sung-bo•Genres: Drama, Thriller, Crime
A group of fishermen takes on the dangerous job of smuggling undocumented Korean immigrants to earn money. When the ship encounters unexpected storms and a critical decision must be made regarding the passengers, the crew's humanity is put to the ultimate test.
Sea Fog received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its intense atmosphere, strong performances, and unflinching depiction of moral ambiguity. However, some found the plot predictable or the violence gratuitous.
Praised for its gripping tension and performances, particularly from Kim Yun-seok.
Criticized by some for its bleakness and predictable narrative turns.
Explores dark themes of desperation and survival at sea effectively.
Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's suspenseful storytelling and the actors' compelling portrayals. Some viewers found the subject matter disturbing and the ending unsatisfying.
Nominated for Best New Director at the Blue Dragon Film Awards (Shim Sung-bo).
The film is inspired by a true event that occurred in 1998 involving a fishing vessel called the 'Too-Seon'.
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