The Defector: Escape from North Korea
Synopsis
Dragon smuggles North Korean defectors across borders for a living, and his latest undercover trip with Sook-Ja and Yong-hee takes an unexpected turn when they are left stranded in China. This is just the start of an extraordinary 5,000 km journey.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ann Shin
- Screenplay & Story
- Manfred Becker, Ann Shin
- Original Title
- The Defector: Escape from North Korea
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English, Mandarin, Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Bell Broadcast and New Media Fund, Fathom Film Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ann Shin
Manfred Becker, Ann Shin
Department Leadership Roster
Manfred Becker
Writer
Ann Shin
Director
Ann Shin
Writer
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What is The Defector: Escape from North Korea about?
Dragon smuggles North Korean defectors across borders for a living, and his latest undercover trip with Sook-Ja and Yong-hee takes an unexpected turn when they are left stranded in China. This is just the start of an extraordinary 5,000 km journey.
Who directed The Defector: Escape from North Korea?
The Defector: Escape from North Korea was directed by Ann Shin.
Who stars in The Defector: Escape from North Korea?
The principal cast of The Defector: Escape from North Korea includes Dragon, Sook-ja, Yong-hee.
When was The Defector: Escape from North Korea released and how long is it?
The Defector: Escape from North Korea was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.