Are you a fantasy action film/series fanatic? Do you get the kick while watching spirits and godly beings etc battle it out? This South Korean Film Franchise might be a right pick if you’re running out of suggestions. One of the largest grossing films ever in the history of South Korean Cinema, ‘Along With The Gods‘ franchise is arguably one of the most entertaining film franchises from East Asian Cinema where you see other-worldly beings, grim reapers and goblins, etc. The franchise has two films, both shot simultaneously streaming on Netflix India right now.
Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds came out in 2017, while Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days released in 2018. Both films are directed by Kim Yong-hwa and based on the webtoon series by Joo Ho-min, Along with the Gods. It stars Ha Jung-woo, Cha Tae-hyun, Ju Ji-hoon and Kim Hyang-gi in major roles in part 1. While they are joined by Ma Dong-seok and Kim Dong-wook in the second part.
The film was shot as one but presented in two parts. In June 2018, it was announced that another two sequels are scheduled to be filmed in 2019. The film series follows three grim reapers as they escort people to the afterlife, where their fate will be decided based on what he had done when he was alive. The second installment follows the friction between the three grim reapers and their personal history with each other.
If you dig fantasy content, Along with the Gods is something you could give a try. Besides delving into Korean culture and beliefs of afterlife, Along with the Gods also feature some of the most popular Korean stars in immortal roles. Besides, the stories are emotional, funny, tragic, powerful.. all at once. Watch Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds and Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days on Netflix India this weekend.
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