The Empire of Light
Synopsis
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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【𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘮𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘓𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 《光之帝國》】
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-09-23
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Nauzyciel
- Screenplay & Story
- Valérie Mréjen, Arthur Nauzyciel, Kim Young-ha
- Original Title
- The Empire of Light
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- Théâtre National de Bretagne, National Theater Company of Korea
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Nauzyciel
Valérie Mréjen, Arthur Nauzyciel, Kim Young-ha
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Nauzyciel
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Empire of Light
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What is The Empire of Light about?
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.
Who directed The Empire of Light?
The Empire of Light was directed by Arthur Nauzyciel.
Who stars in The Empire of Light?
The principal cast of The Empire of Light includes Moon So-ri, Ji Hyun-jun.
When was The Empire of Light released and how long is it?
The Empire of Light was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Is The Empire of Light based on a book or true story?
The Empire of Light is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kim Young-ha".