directed by: Kogonada, year: 2021
actors: Colin Farrell, Jodie Turner-Smith, Malea Emma Tjandrawidjaja, Justin H. Min

Set in a near-future Los Angeles where AI companions are commonplace, After Yang follows Jake (Colin Farrell) and his wife Aysha as they attempt to repair Yang, their beloved robotic family member. A mysterious glitch reveals hidden memories of their adopted daughter Mika, prompting Jake and Mika to confront loss, memory, and identity. The film blends intimate family drama with thoughtful sci-fi speculation, asking what remains human when technology imitates life.

Inner Journey, Science Fiction, Drama, Speculative Fiction, Near Future AI