Wonderland of Love

In a near‑future where a ubiquitous artificial‑intelligence service called Wonderland lets the living call up video simulations of those who have passed, everyday lives become tangled with digital echoes of loss. The system is marketed as a gentle bridge between memory and presence, yet its seamless interface masks the uneasy intimacy of talking to a carefully crafted facsimile. The film drifts through cafés, desert outposts, and bustling airports, each location humming with the soft glow of screens that promise comfort while hinting at an underlying disquiet.

Bai Li, an archaeologist on a lone desert expedition, anchors her days with video chats to her young daughter Bai Jia. Their connection is a lifeline, but the distance between them feels both physical and emotional, especially as the desert stretches beyond the reach of any network. Across the globe, Jeong‑in, a flight attendant, balances the routine of her career with nightly conversations with her astronaut boyfriend Tae‑joo, whose absence is softened—yet complicated—by a Wonderland version of himself. Their partnership becomes a study in how technology can both soothe and strain intimacy.

Within the corporate heart of the service, Hae‑ri manages a team that fields the most delicate requests: a grandmother entangled in a simulation of her deceased grandson, a dying man whose identity blurs the line between memory and truth. Her junior colleague Hyeon‑soo navigates his own familial expectations while assisting users in confronting grief. Their interactions reveal a workplace where empathy is both a profession and a personal quest, underscoring the fragile balance between caring for others and preserving one’s own emotional boundaries.

The tone of the story is quiet and observant, inviting viewers to linger on the soft static of bittersweet conversations and the lingering ache of what remains unsaid. As each character leans into or pulls away from their digital counterparts, the film gently probes the cost of substituting presence with simulation, leaving the audience to wonder where solace ends and surrender begins.

Last Updated: December 05, 2025 at 10:24