Storyline
Ji-eun, a member of North Korea's dance troupe and the daughter of the North Korean leader, escapes to the South after one of their perfomances. Eager to explore the liberal life in Seoul, Ji-eun searches for a new life of freedom in South Korea. She soon comes across Joon-ho, a leader of a local rock band. Their relationship then takes unexpected turns as they become closer to each other. Meanwhile, the intelligence agency in South Korea learns of a conspiracy being orchestrated by the American CIA to disrupt the peace on the Korean peninsula; the CIA plots to secretly kidnap Ji-eun. Secret forces from the North and South reluctantly agree to work together to prevent a possible war between their two countries.
Cast & Crew
Ji Sung
Jun-ho
Lead
Kim Hyun-soo
Ji-eun
Park Sang-min
Seok-jin
In Gyo-jin
Soo-il
Sung Ji-ru
Sang-chul
Lee Hyeong-cheol
Roy
Jang Kwang
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Yoo Chae-young
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What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jeong-hwan Lee's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Whistling Princess is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
