CONTENT ADVISORY
Themes of depression, emotional isolation, bereavement; mild creature, zombie imagery
South Korea2026105 minKorean with English Subtitles North American Premiere
Sun-woo and Byung-jin, a couple in their 30s, move to Byung-jin’s hometown in the countryside, hoping it will help Sun-woo’s depression. But a zombie virus disrupts their plans — and Sun-woo gets infected. The two must find a way to evade conspiracy theorists who are trying to expose what they believe are the local government’s efforts to hide the town’s outbreak.
While the premise sounds like a boilerplate zombie thriller, Brunch with a Depressed Zombie flips the genre through a gentle examination of loving relationships. The film asks: How do we care for our loved ones through great life changes? Can we still love them in the same way? Can that care be carried out through an entire community? This love story shows how our answers to these questions make for better lives, no matter the challenges.
– Aram Siu Wai Collier
Shin Jin-young
Kim Yeon-kyo
Jung Eun-kyoung
OFFICIAL SELECTION
Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, 2026
Jecheon International Music & Film Festival, 2026
Kim Eun-young*
Kim Eun-young is a South Korean filmmaker. Her notable works include shorts Where Is My Pepper (2013) and Breath (2022), and her debut feature Will You Please Stop, Please (2023).
*In attendance
14 Nov, 2026 12:15 pm
TIFF Lightbox C3PG
CONTENT ADVISORY
Themes of depression, emotional isolation, bereavement; mild creature, zombie imagery
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Celebrating 20 years of Reel Asian’s pitch competition, five finalist filmmakers will take the stage to pitch their projects to a live jury and audience.
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