The Earth has deteriorated into a murky hell due to an environmental disaster by the year 2142. An elite race of humans has built a floating, fortified city called Ecoban that converts the surrounding pollution into energy. Meanwhile, hordes of downtrodden survivors subsist outside the city in sprawling hovels under perpetually dark & cloudy skies. Threatened by falling pollution, the Ecoban leadership hatches the dastardly plan of wrecking the world beyond the city to secure energy. The story expounds on the love triangle of three characters
- Ecoban security officer Jay, resistance fighter Shua & Ecoban security chief Simon
- as they struggle to find happiness on their stormy planet.
Fusing traditional 2-D animation, 3-D computer animation, miniatures & live action photography of rain or fog, the pioneering melange of technology used in Wonderful Days generates an uncanny, stimulating atmosphere with a depth & weight never before seen in Korean animation. The groundbreaking imagery aside, Wonderful Days cleverly combines elements of action & romance while exploring a philosophical & emotional terrain. Vaguely religious references from both Buddhism & Christianity enhance the solemn & apocalyptic mood without being overly didactic.
This edition comes with the extended cut of the film & special features including pre-production, animation & CG featurettes, post-production, music & sound.