By: Kai Yeo
Korean dramas have been popular, but it seems like they are even more on the rise in 2021. Ahem, Squid Game. K-dramas are known for their high production value, character arcs and engrossing storylines. While most of them are only 16-20 episodes, quality acting allows the audience to build a connection and become emotionally invested.
Looking for something to binge over the holidays? Part of the Top 10 trending shows on Netflix is a K-drama titled The Silent Sea. A Netflix original, sci-fi series that has been catching global attention, and is already at a 70% score less than a week after release. On top of positive reviews, the fascinating plot has been all the buzz on film socials. Before you start this series, you probably want to know the gist of what it is about – we got you covered.
The Silent Sea
The Silent Sea narrates the story of an earth that has been ravaged by drought, and a large crew must travel to an abandoned base on the moon to retrieve a sample. This sample supposedly contains what will save the world… but we are not quite sure what it is yet. Watch the trailer here.
The Synopsis via Netflix:
“During a perilous 24-hour mission on the moon, space explorers try to retrieve samples from an abandoned research facility steeped in classified secrets.”
Will they ever return to Earth? What lies ahead on their mission? So many questions and no answers, you’ll just have to tune in to find out. What we do know, though, is the stellar cast in this new release. Starting with the instantly recognizable leads: Train to Busan’s Gong Yoo and Sense8’s Bae Doona, acting as the caption of the mission and lead scientist respectively.
If you’ve been keeping up with the Korean film industry, most of these other actors might also be familiar to you:
- Kim Sun-young as Dr. Hong Ga-Young: doctor of the team
- Kim Si-A as Luna 073
- Lee Moo-saeng as Gong Soo-hyuk: head of security team
- Lee Sung-Wook as Kim Sun: assistant engineer
- Choi Yong-Woo as Lee Gi-su: co-pilot of the team
- Yoo Hee-je as E2
- Cha Rae-Hyung as E1
- Yu Seong-Ju as Mr. Hwang
- Yoon Hae-ri as Eun Ji-Young: original co-pilot of the mission
- Heo Sung-tae as Kim Jae-sun: chief of Resource Group of Aviation Administration
- Gil Hae-yeon as Director Choi
With such a big crew, many unprecedented things happen, but The Silent Sea provides a lot of mystery and interesting plot twists by the end. While saying anything more would include spoilers, it was certainly a wild ride. A refined production that will be high on our sci-fi list for a little bit.
