The Defector: Escape from North Korea(2012)
The Defector: Escape from North Korea 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.
The Defector: Escape from North Korea (2012) is a documentary film directed by Ann Shin, released on June 6, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 11m. It stars Dragon, Sook-ja and Yong-hee. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Ann Shin
- Writers:
- Ann Shin, Manfred Becker
- Production:
- Bell Broadcast and New Media Fund, Fathom Film Group
- Status:
- Released
The Defector: Escape from North Korea Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Ann Shin, written by Ann Shin and Manfred Becker.
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The Defector: Escape from North Korea Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Defector: Escape from North Korea – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Defector: Escape from North Korea online?
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The Defector: Escape from North Korea (2012) is available to stream on GuideDoc and DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Defector: Escape from North Korea?
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The main cast of The Defector: Escape from North Korea (2012) includes Dragon, Sook-ja and Yong-hee. The film was directed by Ann Shin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Defector: Escape from North Korea released?
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The Defector: Escape from North Korea was released on June 6, 2012 and runs for 1h 11m.
Is The Defector: Escape from North Korea worth watching?
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The Defector: Escape from North Korea (2012) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.