‘2092, the space sweep begins!’
Space Sweepers is a 2020 Korean action science-fiction film about space junk collectors that discover a fugitive humanlike robot.
Directed by Sung-hee Jo (Phantom Detective; A Werewolf Boy), the Bidangil Pictures-Dexter Studios production stars starring Song Joong-ki, Kim Tae-ri, Jin Seon-kyu and Yoo Hae-jin.
Plot:
In 2092, a crew on board of the spaceship called “Victory”, is trying to escape the destruction of Earth – and make some money while at it salvaging space debris. After successfully snatching a crashed space shuttle in the latest debris chase, Victory’s crew find a seven-year-old girl inside. They realize that she’s the humanlike robot wanted by UTS Space Guards, and decide to demand a ransom…
Release:
In June 2020, it was announced that the release was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic with a plan for the film to premiere during the Chuseok holiday. In August 2020, the release was once again postponed due to the rise of COVID-19 cases in South Korea.
In November 2020, it was announced that the film would be released exclusively on Netflix from February 5, 2021.
Production:
Principal photography began on July 3, 2019, and filming was completed on November 2nd.
Technical details:
136 minutes
Original titles:
승리호
Seungriho “Spaceship Victory”
Fun facts:
A webtoon based on the film premiered on May 26, 2020, on Daum and KakaoPage
Trailer:
