Gwang-jang

The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of Pyongyang, where Swedish First Secretary Isak Borg navigates a world of diplomatic constraints and watchful eyes. His personal life intertwines with Bok-joo, a local traffic officer, in a clandestine relationship fraught with unspoken risks. When his extended stay is denied, Isak’s plea for Bok-joo to join him in Stockholm triggers her sudden disappearance. Unaware of the potential consequences, Isak seeks assistance from Myeong-jun, his interpreter, but encounters resistance. This refusal fuels growing unease within Isak, prompting him to question the motives and allegiances of those around him as he searches for answers amidst a landscape of political tension and hidden agendas. The story explores themes of forbidden connection, cultural barriers, and the complexities of trust in an environment defined by surveillance.