Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds

Ja-hong is a firefighter who dies suddenly and wakes up in a solemn, otherworldly court where three guardians guide him toward an afterlife that feels like a maze of records and judgment. He must navigate a demanding path that tests his life, not by grand deeds alone but by the truth of his actions and motives. Over seven trials spread across forty nine days, his innocence in the moments before death is probed from every angle. If he can clear these examinations, he earns a chance at reincarnation and a second life. His protectors stand at his side, arguing for him and shielding him as the complex process unfolds. Their guidance blends discipline with humor as the trio balances duty.

Directed by Kim Yong-hwa, the film adapts Ju Ho-mins webtoon and arrived in twenty seventeen, turning a popular source into a big budget fantasy that blends kinetic action with mythic afterlife imagery and character driven drama.

It became a standout in Korea for its ambitious visuals and martial choreography, helping popularize a wave of high end fantasy cinema. The mix of Korean folklore with blockbuster scale gave audiences new visuals to discuss and left an impression on genre storytelling, inspiring imitators and fandom around the universe.

Critics praised its brisk pace and visual ambition while noting it sometimes prioritizes spectacle over depth. The film centers on accountability after death, redemption through acts rather than titles, and the loyalty binding a mortal to his guardians and colleagues, offering a surprisingly human throughline amid epic set pieces.

Box office data is not provided here, but the film drew a large audience at home and abroad and spawned a sequel that continued the guardians' adventures. Its success helped Korean fantasy cinema reach wider international audiences and opened doors for big budget mythic storytelling.