While originally in Korean, the film is popular in Hindi circles primarily through: Hindi Dubbed Versions:
and has been discussed extensively in Indian "K-Movie" circles for several reasons: Emotional Depth: Secretly Greatly In Hindi
In the second half, Ryu-hwan writes a letter to his mother (who he believes is dead, but actually lives in the South). The Hindi translation of his final diary entry is devastating: "Main ek achha ladka aur ek achha spy tha. Maaf kar do." (I was a good boy and a good spy. Please forgive me.) While originally in Korean, the film is popular
The film resonates deeply with Indian audiences for several reasons: While originally in Korean