
26 Years
Directed by Cho Keun-hyun
Produced by Chungeorahm Film, Invent Stone
A dark, grief-driven revenge thriller rooted in a real historical atrocity, where three survivors pursue justice and catharsis across decades.
Three relatives of victims come together to get revenge on a murderer twenty-six years after the massacre. The man had killed groups of people in the 1980 Gwangju murders.
Clusters
Questions people ask
Is 26 Years sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.
Is 26 Years violent? Yes. More violent than 88% of films.
Is 26 Years easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is 26 Years scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.
Does 26 Years end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
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Like 26 Years
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as 26 Years
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like 26 Years, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like 26 Years, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like 26 Years, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































