Children of the Secret State
Synopsis
Children of the Secret State follows Ahn Chol, a 29-year-old North Korean man who escaped from the country in 1997 by swimming across a river to China after his parents died of starvation. Chol has slipped back into North Korea several times since 1997 with a hidden camera to reveal a side of the communist nation that its government tries to hide from the outside world. In the documentary, viewers are exposed to many gruesome realities, including a food supply only available on the black market and small children fending for themselves to survive, scooping up spilled rice and corn.
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 19, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carla Garapedian
- Original Title
- Children of the Secret State
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carla Garapedian
Department Leadership Roster
Carla Garapedian
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Children of the Secret State
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What is Children of the Secret State about?
Children of the Secret State follows Ahn Chol, a 29-year-old North Korean man who escaped from the country in 1997 by swimming across a river to China after his parents died of starvation. Chol has slipped back into North Korea several times since 1997 with a hidden camera to reveal a side of the communist nation that its government tries to hide from the outside world. In the documentary, viewers are exposed to many gruesome realities, including a food supply only available on the black market and small children fending for themselves to survive, scooping up spilled rice and corn.
Who directed Children of the Secret State?
Children of the Secret State was directed by Carla Garapedian.
Who stars in Children of the Secret State?
The principal cast of Children of the Secret State includes Not specified.
When was Children of the Secret State released and how long is it?
Children of the Secret State was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 50m.