Fabricated City

"Enter virtually. Reset reality."

2017 2h 6m KO

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7.6

BANGER

★7.6TMDB · 371

ActionThrillerCrime

Synopsis

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In real life, Kwon Yoo is unemployed, but in the virtual game world he is the best leader. Kwon Yoo is then framed for a murder. With the help of hacker Yeo-wool, he tries to uncover the truth behind the murder case.

“Enter virtually. Reset reality.”

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Cast

Ji Chang-wook
Kwon Yoo
Shim Eun-kyung
Yeo-wool
Oh Jung-se
Public Defender Min Chun-sang
Ahn Jae-hong
Demolition
Kim Sang-ho
Ma Deok-soo
Kim Min-kyo
Yongdosa
Lee Hanee
Manager of Law Office
Kim Ho-jung
Kwon Yoo's Mother

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Bae Jong
Writers: Oh Sang-ho, Bae Jong
Languages: Korean
Countries: South Korea

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ERA

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Released 9 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Bae Jong, shot by Nam Dong-geun. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Kim Tae-seong. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Kim Jin-oh shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Ji Chang-wook and Shim Eun-kyung and Oh Jung-se carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Enter virtually. Reset reality.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt6399158 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Bae Jong directs. Nam Dong-geun behind the camera. Kim Tae-seong scores. Kim Jin-oh cuts. Produced in South Korea. Dialogue in Korean.

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1Released 9 years ago.
2Directed by Bae Jong, shot by Nam Dong-geun. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Kim Tae-seong. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Kim Jin-oh shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Ji Chang-wook and Shim Eun-kyung and Oh Jung-se carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Enter virtually. Reset reality.".
7IMDB entry: tt6399158 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Nam Dong-geun
Original score: Kim Tae-seong
Editing: Kim Jin-oh
Production design: Jang Yeong-hwan
Costume design: Cho Sang-kyung
Makeup / hair: Hwang Hyo-kyun
Runtime: 126 min · 2h 6m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: KO
Certification (US): 16
IMDB: Fabricated City (2017)

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Janko2026-04-28
★ 8/10
What an absolute banger of an action movie. Fabricated City brings a slick high-tech aesthetic, relentless pacing, and some seriously wild action set pieces — especially the chase scenes, which go hard. The cast has tons of charisma, and the electronic score fits the whole vibe perfectly. The story feels a little rushed at first, and a few side characters could’ve used more development, but once the film locks in, it barely matters. The mix of suspense, team dynamics, and creatively over-the-top action just works for me. What’s especially cool is that a lot of those smaller issues get smoothed out in The Manipulated, the series built on the film. It expands the characters, gives the world more room to breathe, and pushes some of the film’s ideas even further. Plus, you’ve got Ji Chang-wook again as the relentlessly hunted protagonist, which ties it together nicely. All in all, a hugely entertaining, high-energy action ride — and honestly even better when paired with the series.

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