The Square
광장
Synopsis
Isak Borg is the first secretary of Swedish Embassy in Pyongyang. Even though he's a diplomat, he is secretly dating Bok-joo, a local traffic officer. One day, after a shady man was seen at their secret meeting spot, Bok-joo goes missing. With his departure date approaching, Borg searches for Bok-joo and begins to get suspicious of his interpreter, Lee Myeong-jun.
Top Cast
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Jeon Woon-jong
Lee Myeong-jun (voice)
Lee Chan-yong
Isak Borg (voice)
Lee Ga-young
Seo Bok-joo (voice)
Lee Yoo-jun
Jin-cheol (voice)
Seo Won-seok
Granberg (voice)
Nam Gi-ae
Grandmother (voice)
Song Cheol-ho
Quarter Guard (voice)
Kim Pyung-jo
Market Security Officer (voice)
Lee Bo-hee
Market Vendor (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kim Bo-sol
- Screenplay & Story
- Kim Bo-sol, Lee Do-hyun, Oh Yu-jin
- Original Score
- Jeong Yong-jin
- Original Title
- 광장
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Korean Academy of Film Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kim Bo-sol
Kim Bo-sol, Lee Do-hyun, Oh Yu-jin
Jeong Yong-jin
Park So-hye, Kim Bo-sol
Department Leadership Roster
Kim Bo-sol
Director
Kim Bo-sol
Writer
Park So-hye
Producer
Oh Yu-jin
Production Design
Kim Bo-sol
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Square
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What is The Square about?
Isak Borg is the first secretary of Swedish Embassy in Pyongyang. Even though he's a diplomat, he is secretly dating Bok-joo, a local traffic officer. One day, after a shady man was seen at their secret meeting spot, Bok-joo goes missing. With his departure date approaching, Borg searches for Bok-joo and begins to get suspicious of his interpreter, Lee Myeong-jun.
Who directed The Square?
The Square was directed by Kim Bo-sol.
Who stars in The Square?
The principal cast of The Square includes Jeon Woon-jong, Lee Chan-yong, Lee Ga-young, Lee Yoo-jun, Seo Won-seok.
When was The Square released and how long is it?
The Square was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for The Square?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Square was composed by Jeong Yong-jin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Square?
The Square holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+.