The story begins six years prior to the main events. Ji-won (played by Gang Dong-won), a North Korean "sleeper" spy, is ordered to assist a ruthless assassin named "Shadow" in killing a North Korean defector in
Watch the official trailer to see the dynamic between the two lead actors as they transition from enemies to partners: Secret Reunion - OFFICIAL TRAILER - English Subtitles AsianCrush YouTube• Sep 16, 2010 Critical Reception subtitle Secret.Reunion.2010.DVDRip.XviD.AC3-ARJ
As they live and work together, their mutual suspicion gradually turns into a genuine, albeit tense, friendship as they realize their shared humanity. The story begins six years prior to the main events
Critics from Variety praised the chemistry between the two leads, particularly Song Kang-ho's "aggressive yet amicable" performance. Reviewers from Flixist noted that while it follows buddy-cop tropes, its emotional weight comes from the real-world tension between North and South Korea. Review: Secret Reunion - Flixist Reviewers from Flixist noted that while it follows
Six years later, both men are struggling. Han-gyu now runs a private agency that tracks down runaway mail-order brides, while Ji-won is living as a deserted spy, unable to return North.