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Space Sweepers is a 2021 South Korean science fiction film directed by Jo Sung-hee. Featuring Song Joong-ki and other actors, the movie debuted globally on Netflix in February 2021. It is considered the first Korean space blockbuster film.
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info Space Sweepers Specifications
| Country | South Korea |
| Year | 2021 |
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When did Space Sweepers release on Netflix?
Space Sweepers debuted globally on Netflix on February 5, 2021, after its planned theatrical release in South Korea was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally slated for a 2020 summer theatrical release, the distribution deal with Netflix brought the film to audiences worldwide.
Who stars in Space Sweepers and who directed it?
Space Sweepers was directed by Jo Sung-hee and stars Song Joong-ki as Tae-ho, Kim Tae-ri as Captain Jang, Jin Seon-kyu as Tiger Park, and Yoo Hae-jin as the voice of the robot Updol. The ensemble cast portrays the crew of the salvage spaceship Victory, who discover a destructive humanoid weapon disguised as a child.
Is Space Sweepers the first Korean space blockbuster?
Yes, Space Sweepers is widely regarded as the first Korean space blockbuster, with a production budget reportedly around 21 billion Korean won (roughly $19 million USD). It was a landmark production for the Korean film industry in the science fiction genre, which had previously focused more on terrestrial stories.
What is the plot of Space Sweepers?
Set in the year 2092, the film follows the crew of the Victory, a spaceship that collects space debris for salvage. Their lives change when they discover a young girl named Kot-nim who turns out to be a powerful nano-bot weapon pursued by the CEO of the megacorporation UTS, played by Richard Epton.
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