Yonder (2022)

Other name: 욘더, Yondeo, Beyond the Memory

Description:

Set in the bustling South Korean metropolis of the 2040s, Yonder unfolds a poignant narrative questioning the boundaries of existence. The plot follows a man consumed by profound grief, perpetually haunted by the memory of his wife, who succumbed to cancer. His agonizing reality is irrevocably altered when he receives a mysterious email, presenting an extraordinary opportunity: to transcend his mortal form and rejoin his beloved.

Faced with this impossible choice, he opts to abandon his physical body, stepping into an uncharted realm where life seemingly knows no end. This journey into immortality forces a deep exploration of what it truly means to live forever, challenging perceptions of death, the permanence of memory and oblivion, and the intricate dance between happiness and misery. Adapted from Kim Jang Hwan's novel, Goodbye Yonder, the story is a compelling examination of humanity's yearning for connection and the ultimate cost of escaping mortality.

Director: Lee Joon Ik [이준익]

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2022

Genre:Drama; Miniseries; Novel; Accident