Wonderland (2023 film)
Wonderland (2023 film) is a South Korean science fiction fantasy film directed by Kim Tae-yong. The film centers on a service called "Wonderland" which allows people to reunite with deceased loved ones through artificial intelligence recreations. Users can interact with these AI versions of their family members, friends, or partners, offering a form of solace and connection in the face of grief.
The narrative follows several interconnected stories. One storyline involves a woman in her 20s who uses the Wonderland service to reconnect with her comatose boyfriend. Another plot involves a single father reconnecting with his deceased wife through the service to raise their child. The film explores themes of loss, memory, artificial intelligence, the ethics of digital resurrection, and the nature of human connection in an increasingly technologically advanced world.
The film features a prominent cast, including Tang Wei, Bae Suzy, Park Bo-gum, Choi Woo-shik, and Jung Yu-mi. "Wonderland" marks Kim Tae-yong's return to directing after a hiatus since his 2011 film "Late Autumn."