The Loyalist

The Loyalist

2015 · 19 min · ★ 5.5 · Drama

A North Korean general visits his talented daughter at a prestigious Swiss school to test her loyalty towards her motherland. An outstanding singer, with a promising future, she dreams of studying in America. But her dream will be at the cost of her father's life if she doesn't return.

Directed by Minji Kang · Written by Minji Kang

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