The Defector: Escape from North Korea movie poster

The Defector: Escape from North Korea

June 6, 2012 1h 11m 6.2/10 (4 votes)

Originally released in 2012. The Defector: Escape from North Korea is a documentary film. directed by Ann Shin. At just 71 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Dragon, Sook-ja, and Yong-hee

Synopsis

Dragon smuggles North Korean defectors across borders for a living, and his latest undercover trip with Sook-Ja and Yong-hee takes an unexpected turn when they are left stranded in China. This is just the start of an extraordinary 5,000 km journey.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 6, 2012 13 years ago
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Runtime 1h 11m 71 minutes total
User Rating 6.2/10 Good (4 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country Canada Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Bell Broadcast and New Media Fund
  • Fathom Film Group

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Defector: Escape from North Korea about?

Dragon smuggles North Korean defectors across borders for a living, and his latest undercover trip with Sook-Ja and Yong-hee takes an unexpected turn when they are left stranded in China. This is j...

Who directed The Defector: Escape from North Korea?

The Defector: Escape from North Korea was directed by Ann Shin.

How long is The Defector: Escape from North Korea?

The Defector: Escape from North Korea has a runtime of 1 hours and 11 minutes (71 minutes total).

When was The Defector: Escape from North Korea released?

The Defector: Escape from North Korea was released on June 6, 2012 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Defector: Escape from North Korea?

The main cast of The Defector: Escape from North Korea includes Dragon, Sook-ja, Yong-hee.