A desperate "Prison Class" of stowaways who stormed the train at the last moment and now live in cramped, squalid conditions. Plot Highlights of S01E01
The show's creator, Joon-ho Bong, stated that Snowpiercer is an allegory for class struggle, and this is evident in the first episode. The contrast between the opulent and well-heated environments at the front of the train and the harsh conditions towards the back serves as a powerful commentary on income inequality. The ruling class, led by Minister Mason (Tilda Swinton), exercises total control over the train's resources, maintaining a strict social hierarchy. snowpiercer s01e01 720p web h264