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Movie, 2026

The Empire of Light

130 min, Drama, South Korea

Based on Kim Young-ha’s seminal award-winning novel, The Empire of Light takes the audience on a journey between truth and lies, dreams and reality, where the lives of a North Korean sleeper agent and his wife unravel in just 24 hours.

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DirectorArthur Nauzyciel
WritersValérie Mréjen, Arthur Nauzyciel, Kim Young-ha
GenreDrama
Runtime130 min
ReleasedFri, Mar 20, 2026
CountrySouth Korea

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