School for Defectors

1h 33m
Documentary
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In an industrial corner of Busan, South Korea, stands the tiny Jangdaehyun School. It is home to 20 students, all of whom are North Korea defectors. With unprecedented access to a community never seen on film, SCHOOL FOR DEFECTORS gives voice to young people whom the world might otherwise overlook—illuminating not just what they’ve endured, but who they are about to become.

Cast

Crew

Jeremy Workman
Director
Jean Rheem
Editor
Emily Somin Park
Assistant Editor
Heo Chul-nyung
Cinematography
Kim Jeong-keun
Cinematography
Lee Jin-sil
Cinematography
Jo So-na
Producer
Her Yoon-soo
Co-Producer
Brian H. Kim
Music

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