Wonderful Days

Long after civilization collapsed under war and pollution, a last city named Ecoban clings to existence. Its people harvest the atmosphere as fuel, letting pollution power every building and machine. Scarce resources push its inhabitants into tense standoffs with neighboring tribes who call themselves Marr. Amid the smoky horizons and chrome towers, a weary citizen crew tries to keep order while a stubborn belief simmers that a different future is possible. One man, driven by a quiet hope, dreams of clearing the skies and finally seeing a horizon. The story follows this tension between exploitation and renewal, blending action, technology, and a moral call to rethink progress. Its mood swings between hope and menace as characters confront the price of survival.

Directed by Moon-saeng Kim, Wonderful Days is a 2003 Korean animated science fiction feature envisioned by Jun-Young Park, Jeffrey Winter and Jay Lender. It pairs sweeping cityscapes with fast paced action and a plea for ecological responsibility that resonates beyond.

Box office details are not widely published and the film had a limited release outside Korea. Because of the narrow rollout, earnings figures are hard to verify, and title has remained more of a cult favorite than a commercial hit.

Awards: There are no widely reported major nominations or wins for Wonderful Days. The project is often noted for its ambitious visuals and technical craft, and it has earned warm reception within animation communities and genre fans rather than through high profile prizes. Its bold storytelling has inspired many animators.

Reception and themes: Critics highlighted its striking visual design and mature themes for an animated feature. The story wrestles with pollution as power, the ethics of progress, and the tension between communal survival and personal dreams, giving it a reflective edge amid action heavy sequences and invites reflection for audiences.