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The Defector: Escape from North Korea (2012): Cast

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The Defector: Escape from North Korea is a 2012 documentary directed by Ann Shin, starring Dragon, Yong-hee and Sook-ja. It runs 1 hour 11 minutes.

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The Defector: Escape from North Korea (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 11m (71 min)
Director
Ann Shin
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Defector: Escape from North Korea About?

The premise of The Defector: Escape from North Korea without spoilers.

A man named Dragon makes a living smuggling North Korean defectors across borders. During one such operation with Sook-Ja and Yong-hee, they find themselves stranded in China. This unexpected turn marks the beginning of an extraordinary and perilous 5,000 km journey to freedom, filled with challenges and uncertainty as they navigate unfamiliar territory.

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Cast & crew

The Defector: Escape from North Korea Cast

Dragon leads the cast, with Yong-hee and Sook-ja. Directed by Ann Shin.

Details

The Defector: Escape from North Korea Also Known As

Also known as “탈북자”.

Also known as
  • 탈북자

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The Defector: Escape from North Korea FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Defector: Escape from North Korea, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Defector: Escape from North Korea?

The Defector: Escape from North Korea runs 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).

When was The Defector: Escape from North Korea released?

The Defector: Escape from North Korea was released on June 6, 2012.

Who directed The Defector: Escape from North Korea?

The Defector: Escape from North Korea was directed by Ann Shin.

Who is in the cast of The Defector: Escape from North Korea?

The Defector: Escape from North Korea stars Dragon, Yong-hee and Sook-ja.

Does The Defector: Escape from North Korea have a post-credit scene?

No. The Defector: Escape from North Korea has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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