Colony

No LGBTQ+ characters are shown or identified in the available plot details. The focus remains entirely on survival against the outbreak.

Professor Kwon Se-jeong, a woman, is a central survivor navigating the crisis. Her ex-husband’s role as a connector suggests women hold key professional and social positions in this world.

The cast is entirely Korean, reflecting the film’s South Korean setting. No characters of color appear in reported scenes or credits.

The story critiques corporate power through Chains Bio’s dangerous biotech presentation. A scientist’s bio-terrorist threat questions unchecked scientific ambition and institutional trust.

Choi Hyun-seok’s sister, Hyun-hee, has a mobility impairment and is present at the outbreak’s start. Her inclusion adds a realistic layer to the group of trapped survivors.