Kim Da-mi X Park Hae-soo X Kwon Eun-sung X Director Kim Byung-woo, Movie 'The Great Flood' Production Report Completed!

On the last day of Earth engulfed by the great flood, this SF disaster blockbuster 〈The Great Flood〉 is set to be released on the 19th, and it has wrapped up its production report amidst a hot atmosphere. On this day, Kim Da-mi, Park Hae-soo, Kwon Eun-sung, and Director Kim Byung-woo attended the event, sharing various stories about the work and raising expectations.

First, Director Kim Byung-woo, who directed 〈The Great Flood〉, said, “This film is a complex intertwining of the disaster genre and the SF genre. The title 'The Great Flood' might imply the meaning of the film the most. It can sufficiently convey the genre and situation, and by the time the film ends, I think viewers will reflect on the title once again. It contains ambiguous meanings,” conveying the significance of the title and increasing interest in the work through the unique aspects of 〈The Great Flood〉 that goes beyond a simple disaster film. Kim Da-mi expressed, “When I first saw the script, I was curious about how it would be made, and I found it interesting in that regard. I thought that if it were directed by the director, it would become a new and fresh genre, which is why I participated,” sharing her trust in Director Kim Byung-woo and the reasons she couldn't help but be captivated by the work. Park Hae-soo mentioned, “While reading the script, I couldn't let go of my curiosity until the end. Just like in the director's previous works, I was curious about how human nature is revealed and changes in a limited space,” while Kwon Eun-sung stated, “I love water and swimming, and since both are included in the script, I thought I really wanted to pass the audition,” revealing how he was drawn to the massive worldview and new genre fun that piqued his interest from the script. Furthermore, since the film involved a lot of underwater shooting, Kim Da-mi shared, “As I acted underwater, I learned scuba diving and swimming, preparing for several months,” while Park Hae-soo added, “There was a scene where I had to open my eyes underwater. I tried to get used to the distance when I opened my eyes underwater,” and Kwon Eun-sung mentioned, “I practiced diving a lot while taking swimming lessons,” drawing attention to the shining efforts that completed the production process.

Next, discussions about the unique genre charm of 〈The Great Flood〉 heightened the atmosphere. In particular, regarding the VFX work that implemented the vibrant movements of water in 〈The Great Flood〉, Director Kim Byung-woo stated, “The most important thing was how VFX visual effects could convey emotions well in the film,” sharing what he focused on and raising expectations. Regarding the special filming location, Kim Da-mi said, “There were places where there was actually water, but there were also places where we acted as if there was water when there wasn't. I had to study the appearance and body movements visible underwater, which was difficult but fun throughout the acting,” revealing the new challenges she faced in this work, adding to the curiosity. About the apartment space that is connected to reality, Director Kim Byung-woo expressed, “I think the apartment space also has a point that resonates with the story. Although it looks similar on the outside, I wanted to show through the work that each person has their own universe,” conveying the process of capturing the delicate inner sides of each character and raising expectations for the work. In response, Park Hae-soo remarked, “Director Kim Byung-woo's universe has an unknown depth and world. While talking with the director, I felt that he wanted to convey something warm from within even in a vast worldview,” expressing deep satisfaction with the working process with Director Kim Byung-woo.

Next, a talk about the different characters at the crossroads of survival continued. Kim Da-mi stated, “I wanted to show Anna's growth according to the situation rather than her character traits. Also, I instinctively wanted to act to express love and maternal feelings,” introducing Anna and revealing her efforts to express Anna's inner self, who must save humanity and her child. In response, Director Kim Byung-woo commented, “Anna is like the blueprint of this movie. The way the character unfolds is the same as the story development, so the actor's concerns and my directing concerns were connected, and I actually got hints on how to shoot while watching the acting,” praising Kim Da-mi's perfect character embodiment. Park Hae-soo, who plays the role of Hee-jo, a security team member deployed to save Anna and her son, stated, “Hee-jo is a character who is given a special mission to rescue people in disaster situations due to his profession. He is someone who lives with past wounds and wants to prove himself through Anna on humanity's last day,” while Director Kim Byung-woo added, “Actor Park Hae-soo has a good side but also a sharp and evil side. He was cast for the role of Hee-jo because he has both sides,” increasing curiosity about Hee-jo, who has a strong yet different inner self. Kwon Eun-sung, who plays Anna's son Jae-in, shared, “Jae-in loves water and diving and is a six-year-old boy who eagerly awaits time with his busy mom. Thanks to Kim Da-mi, the actor, I had a great time shooting without any difficulties,” conveying the enjoyable atmosphere of the filming site.

Finally, Kim Da-mi stated, “The scale of the work is large and there are various things to see, but I think it would be good to follow along with the background music. If you watch it twice, you might feel the hidden meanings in the work. I hope you enjoy it,” while Park Hae-soo added, “The story has power, and although it is a rarely seen SF disaster blockbuster, it is an emotional film. I hope viewers can feel the heaviness as they watch until the end,” Kwon Eun-sung remarked, “There are many diverse elements, so I hope you enjoy watching it,” and Director Kim Byung-woo concluded, “Throughout the making of the film, I asked one question. I hope you find the answer to the question, ‘What is love, and where does it come from?’ in the film. I hope it is remembered as a mysterious and lovely movie,” raising the expectations of viewers around the world for 〈The Great Flood〉 as the production report came to a close.

In the face of the irresistible disaster of the great flood, the unpredictable stories of characters on the brink and the immersive performances of Kim Da-mi and Park Hae-soo, along with the vibrant direction of Director Kim Byung-woo, are drawing expectations for the SF disaster blockbuster 〈The Great Flood〉, which will be released exclusively on Netflix on December 19.