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The Empire of Light

MOVIE • 2026

The Empire of Light

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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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Drama

Top Cast

Moon So-ri

Moon So-ri

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Ji Hyun-jun

Ji Hyun-jun

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Arthur Nauzyciel

Arthur Nauzyciel

Director

Valérie Mréjen

Valérie Mréjen

Adaptation

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Kim Young-ha

Novel

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Theatrical release date: March 20, 2026

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Film

Status

Released

Release

March 20, 2026

Runtime

130 min

Language

Korean

Origin

South Korea

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