"The Underground Railroad" movie is an American movie directed by Barry Jenkins and starring Joel Edgerton, Will Poulter, Damon Herriman, Benjamin Walker, etc. Adapted from Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name, the film tells the story of Cora, a brave slave girl who seeks the rumored "Underground Railroad" in order to escape her Georgia plantation.
The background of the story is set in a dark period in American history, when slavery prevailed and black people lived under cruel oppression. Cora is one of the black slave girls. She lives on a plantation and suffers harsh treatment and torture from her master every day. However, Cora did not succumb to fate, and the desire for freedom burned in her heart.
There are rumors that the "underground railway" is a mysterious escape route that can help slaves escape the misery of the plantation and pursue freedom. After Cora heard the legend, she decided to embark on a journey to find the "underground railway". She understands that this road is not easy, but for freedom and dignity, she is willing to pay any price.
In the process of searching for the "underground railway", Cora encountered various difficulties and challenges. Not only does she have to evade her master and slave bounty hunters who hunt her down, but she also has to deal with unforgiving nature and strange ways of the world. However, she did not back down, she faced everything bravely, firmly believing that her efforts would pay off.
During the journey, Cora met many kind people who gave her help and encouragement. Among them, the existence of the underground railway shocked and surprised her. It is not a rumored secret organization, but a real network of underground passages, organized and operated by some selfless people to help slaves escape the cruel life.