My Daughter is a Zombie represents a well-received addition to the 2020s catalog of South Korea cinema. Released in 2025, this Comedy film directed by Pil Gam-seong brings unique characters to the forefront of Comedy, Drama storytelling.

The film's central storyline, which revolves around Jung-hwan, a professional wild animal trainer, spends his days bickering and playing with his teenage daughter, Soo-ah, who is passionate about dancing. Then one day, Soo-ah gets infected by a zombie virus that sweeps across the world. To protect her, Jung-hwan takes Soo-ah to Eunbong-ri, a seaside village where his mother, Bam-soon, lives. In a society determined to root out the infected, Jung-hwan notices that Soo-ah still seems to understand words, responds to her favorite songs and dances, and even flinches when scolded by Grandma Bam-soon's back scratching stick. Refusing to give up on his daughter, Jung-hwan calls on his years of animal training experience and begins the top-secret mission of training his zombie daughter…, is brought to life through masterful cinematography and nuanced performances from the cast including Cho Jung-seok as Lee Jung-hwan, Lee Jung-eun as Kim Bam-soon, Cho Yeo-jeong as Shin Yeon-hwa, Yoon Kyung-ho as Cho Dong-bae, Choi Yu-ri as Lee Soo-ah. The 114 minute runtime allows the director to develop intricate character arcs, giving viewers a thought-provoking experience.

With a TMDB rating of 7/10 based on 2 votes, My Daughter is a Zombie has clearly resonated with audiences. The film delivers authentic emotional moments, making it a worthwhile viewing experience for fans of Comedy, Drama cinema. What sets this movie apart is its well-crafted dialogue, combined with memorable set pieces that keeps viewers engaged throughout.

In the context of post-pandemic cinema, this film represents the evolution of modern filmmaking