A State of Mind(2005)
A State of Mind Synopsis
Two young North Korean gymnasts prepare for an unprecedented competition in this documentary that offers a rare look into the communist society and the daily lives of North Korean families. For more than eight months, film crews follow 13-year-old Pak Hyon Sun and 11-year-old Kim Song Yun and their families as the girls train for the Mass Games, a spectacular nationalist celebration.
A State of Mind (2005) is a documentary and music film directed by Daniel Gordon, released on August 10, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Daniel Gordon, Hyon Sun Pak, Song Yun Kim and Kim Jong-il. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 25 ratings.
- Director:
- Daniel Gordon
- Writers:
- Daniel Gordon
- Production:
- VeryMuchSo Productions
- Status:
- Released
A State of Mind Cast & Crew
Main cast
Daniel Gordon
as Narrator
- Hyon Sun Pak
Hyon Sun Pak
as herself
- Song Yun Kim
Song Yun Kim
as Herself
Kim Jong-il
as Himself (archive footage)
- Kim Jong-ho
Kim Jong-ho
as Himself - Mass Games Organizer
- Hyon Sun Pak
Hyon Sun Pak
as Herself - Gymnast
- Song Yun Kim
Song Yun Kim
as Herself - Gymnast
Key crew
Directed by Daniel Gordon, written by Daniel Gordon.
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A State of Mind Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 25 ratings.
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A State of Mind – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in A State of Mind?
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The main cast of A State of Mind (2005) includes Daniel Gordon, Hyon Sun Pak, Song Yun Kim, Kim Jong-il and Kim Jong-ho. The film was directed by Daniel Gordon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A State of Mind released?
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A State of Mind was released on August 10, 2005 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is A State of Mind worth watching?
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A State of Mind (2005) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 25 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.