Whistling Princess (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 2002, Whistling Princess is a comedy film directed by Jeong-hwan Lee, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Whistling Princess stars Park Sang-min as Seok-jin, In Gyo-jin as Soo-il, Ji Sung as Jun-ho and Kim Hyun-soo as Ji-eun, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Whistling Princess sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Whistling Princess page.
If you liked it. Fans of Whistling Princess tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Whistling Princess (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Whistling Princess change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Whistling Princess worth watching?
- Whistling Princess holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Whistling Princess?
- Whistling Princess stars Park Sang-min, In Gyo-jin, Ji Sung, Kim Hyun-soo and Sung Ji-ru.
- When was Whistling Princess released?
- Whistling Princess was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.