The Empire of Light

The Empire of Light is a drama focusing on the collapsing lives of a married couple over the course of a single day. The husband is a sleeper agent from North Korea, and the story explores the blurred lines between reality, dreams, and deception as their situation unravels within twenty-four hours. This narrative is adapted from an award-winning novel written by Kim Young-ha.

The film was directed by Arthur Nauzyciel and produced through a collaboration between the National Theater Company of Korea and the Théâtre National de Bretagne. Released on March 20, 2026, the production originated in Korea and has a total runtime of 130 minutes.