After Yang

2021 American film by KogonadaTemplate:SHORTDESC:2021 American film by Kogonada

* Theresa Park
* Andrew Goldman
* Caroline Kaplan
* Paul Mezey
* Colin Farrell
* Jodie Turner-Smith
* Justin H. Min
* Malea Emma Tjandrawidjaja
* Haley Lu Richardson
* Aska Matsumiya
* Ryuichi Sakamoto
* A24
* Cinereach
* Per Capita Productions
* A24
* Showtime
* July 8, 2021 (2021-07-08) (Cannes)
* March 4, 2022 (2022-03-04) (United States)

***After Yang*** is a 2021 American science fiction drama film written, directed, and edited by Kogonada. It stars Colin Farrell, Jodie Turner-Smith, Justin H. Min, Malea Emma Tjandrawidjaja, and Haley Lu Richardson. The film had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on July 8, 2021, and received universal acclaim from critics. The film is scheduled to be released by A24 on March 4, 2022, both in theaters and on Showtime.

## Cast

* Colin Farrell as Jake
* Jodie Turner-Smith as Kyra
* Justin H. Min as Yang
* Malea Emma Tjandrawidjaja as Mika
* Haley Lu Richardson as Ada
* Sarita Choudhury as Cleo
* Ritchie Coster as Russ
* Clifton Collins Jr. as George
* Ava DeMary as Vicky
* Brett Dier as Aaron

## Production

In June 2018, it was reported that producer Theresa Park had acquired screen rights to "Saying Goodbye to Yang", a short story written by Alexander Weinstein. The film would be written and directed by Kogonada. In February 2019, it was announced that Colin Farrell would star in *After Yang*, which would be distributed by A24. In April 2019, Golshifteh Farahani, Justin H. Min, Sarita Choudhury, and Haley Lu Richardson joined the cast. In May 2019, it was announced Jodie Turner-Smith and Clifton Collins Jr. had joined the cast of the film, with Turner-Smith replacing Farahani.

Principal photography began on May 1, 2019.

## Release

The film had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on July 8, 2021 before having its North American premiere on January 21, 2022 at the Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Alfred P. Sloan Prize. It is scheduled to be released simultaneously in theaters and streaming on Showtime on March 4, 2022.

## Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 85% of 95 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.8/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "Although its reach occasionally exceeds its grasp, *After Yang* yields rich rewards for those willing to settle into its low-key wavelength." Template:MC film

## References

1. ↑ After Yang.
2. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (8 June 2018). Theresa Park's Pow! Developing Alexander Weinstein Short Story 'Saying Goodbye To Yang' For Big Screen.
3. ↑ McNary, Dave (28 February 2019). Colin Farrell to Star in A24 Robot Drama 'After Yang'.
4. ↑ Mike Jr, Fleming (28 February 2019). A24 Greenlights 'After Yang'; Colin Farrell To Star & Kogonada To Direct.
5. ↑ Sneider, Jeff (16 April 2019). Exclusive: Golshifteh Farahani, Justin Min, Sarita Choudhury Join Colin Farrell in A24's 'After Yang'.
6. ↑ Tura, Alessandra (May 28, 2019). Gucci's Roman Extravaganza.
7. ↑ Collins, Clifton Jr (May 31, 2019). Not every script is worthy of the deep delve, but every now & then a gem is found leaving one pontificating 🤔 poetic ending wrapping on Grandpa's Bday, with a viewing of #HowardHawks #RioBravo ,big love to brother Adam @countingcrows #Zoe & #bluberry for support, movie nights,enlightening critical convos, perfect table setting for #kogonada @A24 #AfterYang , not to mention humbling life tune up from brother @shaunking and the beautiful people I was privileged to hear speak on #prisonreform . Be sure to follow PODCASTS.
8. ↑ After Yang. NYC Media & Production.
9. ↑ The Films of the Official Selection 2021 (June 3, 2021).
10. ↑ 2022 Sundance Film Festival: Feature Films, Indie Episodic, New Frontier Lineups Announced – sundance.org (en-US).
11. ↑ Pulliam-Moore, Charles (2022-02-01). Death is not the end of life in After Yang's first trailer (en).