Yongary, Monster from the Deep (대괴수 용가리 – Daekoesu Yonggari) is considered South Korea’s Godzilla. Learn the interesting story behind the making of this film, the state of South Korean cinema, and who brought this interesting and unique Kaiju to life!

• 00:00 – Yongary, Monster from the Deep
• 01:28 – Why a Kaiju / giant Monster Movie?
• 04:27 – Kim Ki-duk
• 05:42 – South Korea in the 1960s
• 07:22 – Self Promotion 08:07 – Korean/Japanese co-production
• 12:22 – Yongary & Gamera
• 16:19 – Yongary is MORE than just a Godzilla knock-off
• 21:23 – South Korean masculinity
• 22:56 – South Korean nationalism
• 24:36 – Yongary Review & Final Thoughts

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Listen to the FULL audio commentary with Steve Ryfle & Kim Song-ho here!