The Basement (2020)

Other name: 지하실, Jihasil

Description:

The Basement plunges viewers into a chilling post-apocalyptic reality after a nuclear bomb devastates PanGyo, the vibrant Korean Silicon Valley. Following urgent directives from the Korean Government, a family who owns a venture business takes refuge in the seemingly secure basement of their home. Their mission: survive for two weeks, isolated from the devastated world outside.

What begins as a strategic retreat for this entrepreneurial family quickly transforms into a grueling day-by-day struggle for existence. As supplies dwindle and the psychological toll mounts, they must confront not only the harsh realities of their confined space but also their own fears, conflicts, and the fading hope of rescue. This intense survival thriller delves deep into the human spirit's resilience amidst unimaginable hardship, questioning how far a family will go to protect its own when pushed to the absolute brink.

Director: Choi Yang Hyeon

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2020

Genre:Drama; Family