After Yang


After Yang is an upcoming American science fiction-drama film written, directed and edited by Kogonada. It stars Colin Farrell, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Justin Min.

Premise

In a world where robotic children are purchased as live-in babysitters, a father and daughter attempt to save the life of their robotic family member, Yang, who has become unresponsive.

Cast

In June 2018, it was reported that producer Theresa Park had acquired screen rights to Saying Goodbye to Yang, a short story written by Alexander Weinstein. The film would be written and directed by Kogonada. In February 2019, it was announced that Colin Farrell would star in After Yang, which would be distributed by A24. In April 2019, Golshifteh Farahani, Justin Min, Sarita Choudhury, and Haley Lu Richardson joined the cast. In May 2019, it was announced Jodie Turner-Smith and Clifton Collins Jr. had joined the cast of the film.
Filming began on May 1, 2019.