The Silent Sea (2021)

Set in a near-future Earth wracked by drought and scarcity, The Silent Sea is a tense, character-driven sci‑fi thriller that follows a small team of astronauts on a perilous 24‑hour mission to the moon. Tasked with recovering a mysterious, highly classified sample from an abandoned research facility, the crew — including soldier Yoon Jae and enigmatic scientist Ji An — must confront environmental hazards, failing systems, and the station’s buried secrets. Viewers can expect a slow‑burn blend of adventure, drama, and horror: claustrophobic lunar corridors, eerie silence broken by sudden shocks, and mounting dread as clues reveal the true cost of humanity’s desperation. The series balances high-stakes action and narrow‑escape sequences with intimate, moral moments — strained loyalties, personal sacrifice, and the weight of choices made under extreme pressure. Visually stark and atmospherically heavy, The Silent Sea delivers haunting imagery of a sterile, decaying research station and the barren lunar landscape, supported by moody sound design that amplifies isolation. Overall, audiences will experience a suspenseful, emotionally resonant ride that raises questions about survival, responsibility, and how far people will go when resources run out.

Actors: Bae Doona, Gong Yoo, Joon Lee

Genres: Adventure, Drama, Horror

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