The Great Flood is an upcoming South Korean science fiction disaster movie directed by Kim Byung-woo, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Han Ji-su. Starring Kim Da-mi and Park Hae-soo, the film captures the desperate struggle of survival during the world’s last days as rising waters trap people inside a flooded apartment building.
A Story of Survival
The movie tells the harrowing tale of humanity on the brink of collapse. When a massive flood submerges the world, a group of survivors faces rising waters inside a high-rise apartment. With no hope in sight, Anna (played by Kim Da-mi) desperately fights to save a child while chaos unfolds around her. Park Hae-soo portrays Hee-jo, whose role intertwines with Anna’s struggle for survival.
The Cast and Crew
Kim Da-mi, known for her powerful performances in The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion and Itaewon Class, takes on the lead role of Anna. Opposite her, Park Hae-soo, widely recognized from Squid Game and Narco-Saints, brings intensity as Hee-jo. Supporting roles feature Kim Kyu-na, Kim Byung-nam, Lee Dong-chan, and Kim Su-kyung.
Behind the camera, acclaimed director Kim Byung-woo, best known for The Terror Live, leads the project. His direction ensures that The Great Flood combines gripping human drama with large-scale disaster spectacle.
Release Date
The Great Flood will premiere on September 18, 2025, at the 30th Busan International Film Festival in the “Korean Cinema Today – Special Premiere” section. Global audiences can stream the film on Netflix starting December 19, 2025.
Conclusion
With stars like Kim Da-mi and Park Hae-soo, this movie is set to be one of Netflix’s biggest international Korean releases of 2025.
If you enjoy emotional survival stories mixed with high-stakes disaster action, The Great Flood deserves a spot on your watchlist. With its festival premiere in September and Netflix release in December, audiences worldwide will soon experience this thrilling vision of humanity’s fight against nature’s fury.
