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After Yang (2021)

After Yang (2021) movie poster featuring Colin Farrell in a near-future family AI drama

Plot Summary: When his young daughter's beloved android companion Yang malfunctions, Jake searches for a way to repair him, discovering hidden memory banks that allow him to reflect on connection, love, and loss.

Director: Kogonada
Producers: Theresa Park, Andrew Goldman, Caroline Kaplan, Paul Mezey
Screenplay: Kogonada

Starring:
Colin Farrell as Jake
Jodie Turner-Smith as Kyra
Justin H. Min as Yang
Malea Emma Tjandrawidjaja as Mika
Haley Lu Richardson as Ada

Music: Aska Matsumiya
Cinematography: Benjamin Loeb
Editing: Kogonada

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A Melancholic and Thought-Provoking AI Drama


Hello dear readers! Our second movie of the week is "After Yang", a thought-provoking and emotional film set in a peaceful and harmonious future society. It follows Jake as he struggles with the decommissioning of his adoptive robotic child, Yang, and grapples with the complexities of memory and death. The mood of the film is slow and mellow, but it never becomes boring. The acting is strong, and the ethereal soundtrack adds to the melancholic atmosphere. There's also a very funny intro where we see four different families competing in an online dance show. It's a funny moment that stands in contrast to the overall melancholic tone of the film. (watch the full intro below).


A Peaceful Future and Big Questions About Identity


One of the most interesting aspects of "After Yang" is its portrayal of a future world where humans and AI coexist peacefully. The glimpses we are given of this future leave room for imagination and provide a hopeful and positive portrayal of what is to come. The concept of living alongside walking AI and... clones is very intriguing.


A Slow but Rewarding Experience


Overall, "After Yang" is a contemplative and philosophical film that invites the viewer to consider complex themes. If you have an appreciation for slow, meditative cinema and are open to exploring these themes, it is worth your time. The quote, "What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the master calls a butterfly," perfectly captures the film's meditative and philosophical nature and is a phrase that stayed with me long after the film ended.


Freddy's Score: 78/100

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