Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds (2017)

7.2Not Rated140 min

2017 South Korean film

Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds (Korean: 신과함께: 죄와 벌) is a 2017 South Korean fantasy action film directed by Kim Yong-hwa and based on the webtoon series by Joo Ho-min, Along with the Gods, which was inspired by the Korean Joseon dynasty Buddhist paintings and early Buddhist texts of the Ten Kings of Hell. It stars Ha Jung-woo, Cha Tae-hyun, Ju Ji-hoon and Kim Hyang-gi.

The film was shot as one but presented in two parts. The first part, Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds, was released on 20 December 2017. In June 2018, it was announced that another two sequels are scheduled to be filmed in 2019. The sequel, titled Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days, was released on 1 August 2018.

As of May 2019, Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds was the third highest-grossing film in South Korean cinema history.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds about?
Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds (2017) — Having died unexpectedly, firefighter Ja-hong is taken to the afterlife by 3 afterlife guardians. Only when he passes 7 trials over 49 days and proves he was innocent in human life, he's able to reincarnate, and his 3 afterlife guardians are by his side to defend him in trial.
Is Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds scary?
Content rating: Not Rated. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.