Beyond Utopia
“See a place few have ever seen.”
Synopsis
A courageous pastor uses his underground network to rescue and aid North Korean families as they risk their lives to embrace freedom.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Beyond Utopia - Official UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-21
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Barbara Demick
Self
Kim Sung-eun
Self
Lee Hyeon-seo
Self
Lee So-yeon
Self
Kim Jong-un
Self (archive footage)
Kim Jong-il
Self (archive footage)
Kim Il-sung
Self (archive footage)
Kim Jong-nam
Self (archive footage)
Jang Song-thaek
Self (archive footage)
Ri Sol-ju
Self (archive footage)
Douglas MacArthur
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 36 DaysSydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 23, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 28, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Madeleine Gavin
- Screenplay & Story
- Madeleine Gavin
- Original Score
- Adam Taylor, Taylor Page
- Original Title
- Beyond Utopia
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Worldwide Gross
- $7K
- Production Studios
- Ideal Partners, XRM Media, RandomGood Foundation, Human Rights Foundation, 19340 Productions, The deNovo Initiative
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Madeleine Gavin
Madeleine Gavin
Adam Taylor, Taylor Page
Madeleine Gavin, Kim Hyun-seok
Madeleine Gavin
Geralyn White Dreyfous, Jana Edelbaum, Rachel Cohen, Sue Mi Terry, Nina Fialkow
Department Leadership Roster
Madeleine Gavin
Writer
Jana Edelbaum
Producer
Rachel Cohen
Producer
Sue Mi Terry
Producer
Madeleine Gavin
Director
Adam Taylor
Original Music Composer
Taylor Page
Original Music Composer
Kim Hyun-seok
Director of Photography
Madeleine Gavin
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Mature Theme • Disturbing Content
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beyond Utopia
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Beyond Utopia about?
A courageous pastor uses his underground network to rescue and aid North Korean families as they risk their lives to embrace freedom.
Who directed Beyond Utopia?
Beyond Utopia was directed by Madeleine Gavin.
Who stars in Beyond Utopia?
The principal cast of Beyond Utopia includes Barbara Demick, Kim Sung-eun, Lee Hyeon-seo, Lee So-yeon, Kim Jong-un.
When was Beyond Utopia released and how long is it?
Beyond Utopia was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
How much did Beyond Utopia make at the box office?
Beyond Utopia grossed $7K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Beyond Utopia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beyond Utopia was composed by Adam Taylor, Taylor Page.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Beyond Utopia?
Beyond Utopia holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).