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Sea Fog is a South Korean thriller movie from 2014 directed by Shim Sung-bo, and written by Shim Sung-bo and Bong Joon-ho, based on a stage play with the same title by Choi Hang-yong. The movie is set in the sea, where a group of sailors embark on a dangerous mission of smuggling illegal immigrants into South Korea. The story explores the themes of human desperation, morality, and the harsh realities of life in the sea.

The movie begins with a group of underpaid fishermen who decide to smuggle illegal immigrants into South Korea, with the help of a human trafficker who has a contact in the customs department. The sailors, who are mostly inexperienced, are apprehensive about the mission at first, but as they start to see the amount of money involved, they agree to take the risky journey.

The movie's protagonist is Dong-sik, portrayed by Kim Yoon-seok, a stoic but decent captain of the doomed vessel, who is unable to say no to the temptations of the money that the smuggling venture promises. Dong-sik has a crew of six men working with him, who are all desperate for money and are willing to take on this risk to improve their lives. Among the crew members is Hong-mae, a young woman who is related to the captain and works as the cook. She is portrayed by Yeri Han and gives a strong performance in the movie.

As the ship sets out to sea, it becomes evident that the illegal immigrants are not just any other people. There are 25 of them, including a group of ethnic Koreans from China, who want to be reunited with their families in South Korea. The immigrants are hiding behind bags of fish, and as the ship heads deeper into the sea, their lives become intertwined with those of the sailors. The immigrants are at the mercy of the sailors, who begin to see them as a liability because they cannot communicate with them, and they do not have enough resources to keep them alive.

The journey becomes dangerous as the weather changes, and the ship encounters unexpected storms that test the crew's abilities to keep the vessel afloat. However, the human factor of the journey becomes the major cause of problems as the crew begins to crack under the pressure of smuggling humans. The desperation of the immigrants to reach their destination, coupled with the greed of the sailors, leads to tensions, violence, and betrayal, which threaten to sink the ship and its occupants.

Kim Yoon-seok delivers a powerful performance as the captain of the ship, struggling to maintain control of his crew and his own moral compass. Yu Chun Park, who plays the trafficker, is also an excellent addition to the cast, bringing a sense of menace and danger to the already precarious situation. However, the real star of the movie is Yeri Han, who portrays Hong-mae. She brings an empathetic touch to the movie, as she is the only one who shows remorse for the illegal act they are committing.

The movie's cinematography is impressive, capturing the vastness of the sea, the isolation of the ship, and the stark brutality of the events that unfold. The movie is an adaptation of a play, and the screenplay is well-structured to deliver a gripping story that never slows down. The movie climaxes in a brutal act of violence that leaves the audience reeling with shock and despair.

Sea Fog is a thought-provoking movie that explores the worst aspects of human nature, in which people are willing to sacrifice others for their own selfish interests. The movie is a brilliant exploration of immorality, desperation, and callousness in the guise of entertainment, leaving a lasting impression on the audience.

Sea Fog is a 2014 thriller with a runtime of 1 hour and 50 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.8 and a MetaScore of 61.