After Yang
After Yang

After Yang

2022Movie96 minEnglish

When his young daughter's beloved companion — an android named Yang — malfunctions, Jake searches for a way to repair him. In the process, Jake discovers the life that has been passing in front of him, reconnecting with his wife and daughter across a distance he didn't know was there.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes93%
Metacritic83/100
Google Users83%
Director: KogonadaGenres: Science Fiction, Drama

Plot Summary

In a near-future world, a family faces the malfunction of their cherished android companion, Yang. As the father attempts to repair Yang, he unexpectedly delves into the android's memories, uncovering a hidden life and a profound connection to his daughter. This journey prompts the family to confront their own relationships, grief, and the essence of what it means to be human.

Critical Reception

After Yang garnered widespread critical acclaim for its thoughtful exploration of memory, identity, and humanity within a science-fiction framework. Critics lauded its quiet, introspective tone, Kogonada's distinctive visual style, and the performances of its cast, particularly Colin Farrell and Justin H. Min.

What Reviewers Say

  • A beautifully melancholic and contemplative sci-fi drama.
  • Praised for its philosophical depth and emotional resonance.
  • Visually striking with understated performances.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's emotional depth and its unique, thought-provoking narrative. Many appreciated its gentle pacing and the philosophical questions it raised about artificial intelligence, memory, and family connections.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama. It also received nominations at various film festivals and critics' awards.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the short story 'Saying Goodbye to Yang' by Alexander Weinstein.

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7 reviews
r96sk

r96sk

<em>'After Yang'</em> is a good movie, plain and simple. My only negative would be how slow paced it is, like I definitely get why it is portrayed the way it is and it has its benefits in certain moments. However, it did take me out of even...
MarciaClarke

MarciaClarke

Near future sci-fi that's a reflection not just on how our relationship with tech and AI might change, but also on how tech and AI can change our relationships with other people. Lots of dream like memory sequences with an effective soundtr...
Nathan

Nathan

I really liked what _After Yang_ was attempting to do. There was a really deep, interesting story about loss, but unfortunately the weight of the topic drowned this movie. The movie was barely 90 minutes long and it felt like eternity watch...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

When a futuristic family are doing their daily exercise regime one morning, the robotic companion for the young "Mika" (Malea Emma Tjandrawidjaja) has a bit of a freeze. Pestered by the - frankly annoying - child, mum (Jodie Turner-Smith) a...
tmdb28039023

tmdb28039023

I’m unsure what After Yang tries to accomplish (does it want to be a cautionary tale about the evils of privacy-violating technology? A gentle meditation on the nature of memory? The manifesto for a hypothetical AndroidLivesMatter movement?...
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/after-yang-spoiler-free-review-sundance-2022 "After Yang may have some pacing issues, but Kogonada's beautifully thoughtful storytelling and ASKA's unforgettable, tear-i...
abdullahosmn

abdullahosmn

I found in After Yang something I had been searching for for a long time. It is particularly special to me as an Asian whose culture and sense of belonging has faded with each passing generation. My recent quest to rekindle what was once of...