Actress Kim Da-mi shared the difficult process of filming water scenes for the upcoming Netflix movie The Great Flood during the 30th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). She described spending months constantly wet while shooting the sci-fi disaster film, which is set to release on December 19.
The Great Flood is a movie about the last day on Earth when a massive flood covers the world. Kim Da-mi plays Anna, an artificial intelligence researcher, who fights to save a child as water fills their apartment building. The film also stars Park Hae-soo, known for his role in Squid Game.
Kim Da-mi’s Experience with Water Filming
At an outdoor stage event held at the Busan Cinema Center on September 19, Kim Da-mi and director Kim Byung-woo talked about making the movie. Kim Da-mi explained that she was in water for nearly six months during filming. To make the underwater scenes look real, she practiced scuba diving and trained to move naturally in water.
She also mentioned that some scenes were shot without water but made to look like they were underwater. This was a new technique in Korean filmmaking. Kim Da-mi said she had to learn how to control her face and body to seem like she was really underwater.
Director Kim Byung-woo apologized to Kim Da-mi for the hard conditions. He said even on days when she wasn’t scheduled to be in water, she often ended up wet. Kim Da-mi joked that she eventually got used to it and would jump into the pool first thing in the morning.
What Is ‘The Great Flood’ About?
The Great Flood is a sci-fi disaster movie that shows the struggle of people trying to survive as the world is flooded. Kim Da-mi’s character, Anna, is an AI researcher who becomes a key figure in the fight for humanity’s future. The film includes scenes of a sinking apartment building, a mysterious security team, and a mission to save mankind.
The movie was invited to the Korean Cinema Today – Special Premiere section at BIFF. The teaser trailer, released by Netflix, shows Anna waking up to a flooded city and trying to escape with her son. The trailer also hints at larger mysteries, including a rocket launch and golden fragments.
Fan Reactions and Excitement
Fans are already excited about The Great Flood after watching the trailer. Many commented online that they have “chills” and can’t wait to see the film. One fan said, “Korean cinema never disappoints… this is going to be on another level.” Another added, “Kim Da-mi and Park Hae-soo are a mind-blowing pairing.”
The movie is directed by Kim Byung-woo, who also worked on Take Point and Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy. The Great Flood will be available on Netflix starting December 19.
Other Highlights from BIFF 2025
The 30th Busan International Film Festival began on September 17 and will run until September 26. Other highlights on Day 3 included the screening of Netflix’s Good News and TVING’s Dear X, a series based on a popular webtoon. Actor Lee Byung-hun also appeared at the festival to discuss his career.
The event features 241 official titles from 64 countries, along with community and neighborhood screenings.
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