The Defector: Escape from North Korea(2012)
6.2(4)1h 11m2012-06-06
Documentary
Overview
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.
- Director:
- Ann Shin
- Writers:
- Ann Shin, Manfred Becker
- Production:
- Bell Broadcast and New Media Fund, Fathom Film Group
- Status:
- Released
Cast
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