Sunshine

The story follows Sul-ji, who was exiled from North Korea two years prior. She is portrayed as a cheerful woman using her artistic talents, specifically her experience in creating propaganda paintings, to work on a wall-painting project. Her life takes a turn when a desperate broadcast producer, Shin-woong, discovers her and seeks to make a documentary about her experiences. However, Sul-ji struggles with the decision to go public due to concerns for her family still in North Korea.

With a runtime of 97 minutes, Sunshine touches on themes of identity, family, and the challenges faced by defectors. This film features a top cast including Dana, Gong Min-jeung, and Lee Ru-ahn. The combination of fantasy and drama creates a unique narrative that resonates with the complexities of life after defection.