When a highly accomplished conductor decides to leave her life in New York behind to take up the challenge of reviving a struggling Korean orchestra, her secret will threaten to destroy everything she’s worked for in MAESTRA: Strings of Truth, a new Korean mystery thriller coming December 9 to Disney+.
A visionary violin player from a young age, Cha Seeum quickly swapped her bow for a baton, travelling from Seoul to New York City, where she became one of the world’s most accomplished conductors. After a hugely successful career, Seeum returns to her homeland when it becomes clear her secret is about to be exposed. Once back in Korea, Seeum will attempt to revive Seoul’s failing The Hangang Philharmonic Orchestra while also working to uncover the mysterious person threatening her.
Produced by CJ ENM’s production powerhouse Studio Dragon, the series features Lee Youngae (Dae Jang Geum, Lady Vengeance) as famed conductor Cha Seeum; Lee Musaeng (The Glory, The World of the Married) as Seeum’s former partner Yoo Jungjae; Kim Youngjae (Reborn Rich, Stranger 2) as Seeum’s husband Kim Phil; and Hwang Boreumbyeol (The Secret Romantic Guesthouse, The World of My 17) as Lee Luna, the young concertmaster of The Hangang Philharmonic; MAESTRA: Strings of Truth is written by Choi Leeyoon and Hong Junghee, and is directed by Kim Jeongkwon (Ditto, Lie After Lie).
Stream MAESTRA: Strings of Truth from December 9 on Disney+.
