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, Jung Yu-mi, Park Bo-gum, and Tang Wei, is a story of a virtual world 'Wonderland'. It is a simulated place for people to reunite with a person they may not meet again by using artificial intelligence. The film was slated to be released in South Korea and China sometime in 2022.

Synopsis

'Wonderland' is a titular virtual world, a place for people to reunite with a person they may not meet again, by simulating them through artificial intelligence. A woman in her 20s requests to meet her lover, who is in a vegetative state, and a man in his 40s requests to meet his deceased wife.

Cast

Main

In alphabetical order *

as a woman in 20s *

as coordinator of 'Wonderland' * Jung Yu-mi as coordinator of 'Wonderland' * Park Bo-gum as a man in 20s * Tang Wei as a woman in 40s

Supporting

* Son Kyung-won * Jeon Su-ji as Jung-in's senior

Special appearance

* Gong Yoo as a man in 40s * Choi Moo-sung

Production

Development

The project was conceived in June 2019. Kim Tae-yong who wrote the screenplay, is directing the film after 9 years. He directed his last film '' Late Autumn'' in 2010.

Casting

On June 26, 2019,

received an offer to appear in the film. On July 2, 2019,

's agency reported that they are considering proposal of appearance in the film positively. On 25 September 2019, Park Bo-gum's agency Blossom Entertainment reported that they are reviewing the offer of appearance in the film. In August 2019, representative from production team reported that Tang Wei was considering the offer of lead role in her husband's film. On November 11, 2019 it was reported that Jung Yu-mi has joined the cast of the film. On 11 March, 2020 it was reported that Gong Yoo is considering the role of Tang Wei's husband.

Filming

Principal photography began in April 2020. In July 2020 the film was shot in studios in Paju, Gyeonggi Province and Jeonju. Filming was completed in September 2020, except for some scenes featuring Tang Wei, which are yet to be filmed, and scheduled for filming in January 2021.

Release

On October 22, 2020, distributors Acemaker Movieworks and Netflix reached an agreement that the film will be released worldwide by Netflix except in South Korea and China. Netflix disclosed that they were in discussion with Acemaker for overseas releases since the beginning of the filming. After long negotiations, Acemaker finally agreed to a contract with Netflix for about 30% of post-production cost. The film is planned to be released on Netflix.

References

External links

* * * {{Kim Tae-yong Upcoming films Korean-language films South Korean drama films South Korean science fantasy films Films about artificial intelligence Films about virtual reality Films about simulated reality Films directed by Kim Tae-yong