The film’s success can be attributed to its well-crafted storyline, strong characters, and impressive zombie action sequences. The film’s director, Yeon Sang-ho, also drew inspiration from real-world events, such as the 2015 Sewol ferry disaster, to add depth and social commentary to the story.
The film’s action sequences are intense and well-choreographed, with a greater emphasis on practical effects to create the zombies. The cast, including Lee Byung-hun and Gong Yoo, deliver solid performances, bringing depth and emotion to their characters.
“Train to Busan Presents: Peninsula” takes place four years after the events of the first film. The story follows a group of survivors, including Joon-seok (played by Gong Yoo), who managed to escape the zombie-infested train. The sequel follows a new protagonist, Hae-kwon (played by Lee Byung-hun), a former soldier who teams up with a group of mercenaries to retrieve a valuable cache of gold from the zombie-infested Busan Peninsula.
