Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days

Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days (2018) is a Korean fantasy epic from director Kim Yong-hwa, and you can watch it online on iFILM. The sequel pushes past the first film's afterlife trials toward a secret buried a thousand years deep.

Grim reaper Gang-rim vows to clear the vengeful spirit Kim Su-hong before the King of the Underworld. The catch: within 49 days, his two fellow guardians must escort an old man's soul to reincarnation. Standing in their way is a stubborn household god who throws punches at intruders and quietly looks after a grandfather and his small grandson. He also remembers who the guardians used to be, and the bond that tied them together centuries ago. Ha Jung-woo, Ju Ji-hoon, Kim Hyang-gi and the hulking Ma Dong-seok lead the cast.

The scale matches part one: the effects aren't decoration but half the story, with the rivers, bridges and arenas of the underworld built like a full-blown blockbuster. The film digs into its heroes' pasts and finally explains how they ended up as soul-guides at all. Start with the first movie or much of the emotional payoff slips by. Stream Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days (2018) online on iFILM.