School for Defectors
Synopsis
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.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeremy Workman
- Original Score
- Brian H. Kim
- Original Title
- School for Defectors
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeremy Workman
Brian H. Kim
Jean Rheem
Jo So-na, Daniel Dae Kim
Department Leadership Roster
Jeremy Workman
Director
Jo So-na
Producer
Jean Rheem
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About School for Defectors
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is School for Defectors about?
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.
Who directed School for Defectors?
School for Defectors was directed by Jeremy Workman.
Who stars in School for Defectors?
The principal cast of School for Defectors includes Not specified.
When was School for Defectors released and how long is it?
School for Defectors was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for School for Defectors?
The original motion picture soundtrack for School for Defectors was composed by Brian H. Kim.