{
  "id": 13918141,
  "title": "Yeon Sang-ho tackles AI, human abyss in grief-driven 'Paradise Lost'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/yeon-sang-ho-tackles-ai-human-abyss-in-grief-driven-paradise-lost-13918141",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T09:22:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/films/20261012/yeon-sang-ho-tackles-ai-human-abyss-in-grief-driven-paradise-lost"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Yeon Sang-ho, renowned for his gripping genre films, brings forth the psychological drama Paradise Lost, delving into the intricacies of motherhood and human identity amidst the rise of artificial intelligence. In the age of AI, the director asserts, being human entails engaging in profound thought. AI lacks the capacity for deep contemplation, but humans possess an enigmatic inner world akin to a cosmic black hole.\n\nThe genesis of this movie traces back to a concise three-page narrative crafted by Yeon's own mother. The story revolves around So-young (played by Kim Hyun-joo), a mother mourning the loss of her son, Sun-woo, who perished nine years ago alongside 12 other children in a tragic school bus accident. Seven days post the incident, the remains of several children were discovered in a mining town's basement, prompting the authorities to abandon the search, leaving So-young ensnared in perpetual anguish.\n\nAs she grapples with her grief, So-young finds solace in an AI-generated replica of her son, accessible through an augmented reality application. This innovative technology allows her to interact with an ethereal version of Sun-woo daily, providing a semblance of connection amidst her profound sorrow.",
  "summary": "Director Yeon Sang-ho, best known for his intense genre storytelling, returns with the thought-provoking psychological thriller \"Paradise Lost,\" exploring the complexities of motherhood and human identity in the era of artificial intelligence (AI). \"In the era of AI, I believe being human means living in a world of deep thought,\" Yeon said after the premiere of the movie in Seoul Monday. \"AI…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Yeon Sang-ho tackles AI, human abyss in grief-driven 'Paradise Lost'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/yeon-sang-ho-tackles-ai-human-abyss-in-grief-driven-paradise-lost",
        "published": "2026-10-12T09:02:02.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}