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Alice: Boy from Wonderland
Hye-Joong (Jung So-Min) can't remember anything before the age of 4. Every night she experiences terrible nightmares. Unable to cope with the nightmares anymore, she heeds the advice of a shaman and goes back to the villa where her family stayed 24 years ago. The villa is now known as "Wonderland." There, she meets Hwan (Hong Jong-Hyun), Soo-Ryun (Jung Yeon-Joo) and a white rabbit. During the next 15 days, Hye-Joong has to find something that is missing. If she succeeds her nightmares will stop.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, haunted by fragmented memories of her past, travels to a mysterious island to fulfill a mysterious request. There, she encounters strange characters and unsettling events that blur the line between reality and nightmare. As she delves deeper into the island's secrets, she uncovers a dark truth about her own identity and the peculiar inhabitants who dwell there.
Critical Reception
Alice: Boy from Wonderland received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its unique visual style and unsettling atmosphere, while others found its narrative disjointed and the horror elements less impactful than intended. Audience reception was similarly divided, appreciating its ambition but often critiquing its pacing and clarity.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its surreal visuals and dreamlike quality.
Criticized for a convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters.
Noted for its dark, fairy-tale-like atmosphere.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews and their consensus is not readily available for this film.
Fun Fact
The film is inspired by Lewis Carroll's 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland,' reimagining the classic story with a darker, more psychological twist.
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