Human, Space, Time and Human
dir. Kim Ki-duk · 2018
The struggle for survival reveals the complexities of human nature and the thin veneer of civilization that can easily be stripped away.
Plot
A group of very different people set sail on an old warship. The passengers include a senator with his son, a newly-wed couple, a mysterious old man, a group of sex workers and a gang of violent criminals. At first the aggressive behaviour of the thugs and their leader is directed at the first class passengers, but then more and more indiscriminately against the rest of those on board. Rape is followed by murder and it’s not long before the first of numerous and increasingly brutal mutinies takes place.
Why watch
"Human, Space, Time and Human" plunges viewers into a harrowing microcosm where societal norms disintegrate. With its unflinching portrayal of moral ambiguity and power struggles, this film challenges perceptions of humanity amid chaos.