Comrade Kim Goes Flying
김동무는 하늘을 난다
“Whoever you are, wherever you are, anything is possible.”
Synopsis
A North Korean coal miner struggles to realize her dream of becoming a circus acrobat.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Comrade Kim goes Flying Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-03-11
Top Cast
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Han Jong-sim
Kim Yong-Mi
Pak Chung-Guk
Pak Jang-Phil
Ri Yong-ho
Commander Sok-Gun
Kim Son-Nam
Yong-Mi's Father
An Chang-Sun
Jang-Phil's Mother
Ri Ik-sung
Coalmine Manager
Kim Un Yong
Ri Su-Yon
Ryu Gyong-ok
Yong-Mi's Mother
Han Mi-ryong
Young Yong-Mi
Chol Kim
Steel Foundry Foreman
Mun Dok-min
'Oldest' at Steel Foundry
Sin Gwang-song
'Youngest' at Steel Foundry
Han Kil-myong
Yong Mi's Grandmother
Kim Song-ran
Yong Mi's best friend
Paek Yong-hui
Circus Secretary
Ham Ki-sop
Circus Vicedirector
Ri Yon-chol
Circus Coach
Kim Ryeon-ok
Circus Coach
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicholas Bonner, Gwang Hun Kim, Anja Daelemans
- Screenplay & Story
- Chol Kim, Myong-sik Sin
- Original Score
- Chol Ham, Frederik Van de Moortel
- Original Title
- 김동무는 하늘을 난다
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Belgium, North Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Budget
- $1.2M
- Production Studios
- Koryo Group, Another Dimension of an Idea, Korea Film Export and Import
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicholas Bonner, Gwang Hun Kim, Anja Daelemans
Chol Kim, Myong-sik Sin
Chol Ham, Frederik Van de Moortel
Jin Sok Hwang
Yun Sim Kim, Gao Bing, Alain Dessauvage
Nicholas Bonner, Anja Daelemans, Ryom Mi Hwa
Department Leadership Roster
Nicholas Bonner
Director
Gwang Hun Kim
Director
Anja Daelemans
Director
Nicholas Bonner
Producer
Anja Daelemans
Producer
Ryom Mi Hwa
Producer
Chol Kim
Screenplay
Myong-sik Sin
Screenplay
Pak Yu-jong
Costume Design
Yun Sim Kim
Editor
Gao Bing
Editor
Stefan Rycken
Visual Effects Supervisor
Alain Dessauvage
Editor
Jin Sok Hwang
Director of Photography
Chol Ham
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Comrade Kim Goes Flying
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Comrade Kim Goes Flying about?
A North Korean coal miner struggles to realize her dream of becoming a circus acrobat.
Who directed Comrade Kim Goes Flying?
Comrade Kim Goes Flying was directed by Nicholas Bonner, Gwang Hun Kim, Anja Daelemans.
Who stars in Comrade Kim Goes Flying?
The principal cast of Comrade Kim Goes Flying includes Han Jong-sim, Pak Chung-Guk, Ri Yong-ho, Kim Son-Nam, An Chang-Sun.
When was Comrade Kim Goes Flying released and how long is it?
Comrade Kim Goes Flying was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Comrade Kim Goes Flying?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Comrade Kim Goes Flying was composed by Chol Ham, Frederik Van de Moortel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Comrade Kim Goes Flying?
Comrade Kim Goes Flying holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.).