Kogonada, one of the notable filmmakers of recent years, wrote the screenplay and directed After Yang, which is inspired by Alexander Weinstein's short story "Saying Goodbye to Yang." The film tells a futuristic story similar to its source material. Set in the near future, where people can hire android caregivers for their children, After Yang follows Jake (played by Colin Farrell) and Kyra (played by Jodie Turner-Smith) as they acquire an artificial intelligence named Yang to look after their daughter Mika. When Yang malfunctions, a cycle of events begins, and they search for ways to save the robot who has developed human-like emotions and memories and formed strong bonds with the family. In the process, Jake realizes that he has lost himself in the flow of life, noticing the deterioration of communication and relationships, and makes an effort to reconnect with his wife and daughter.