The Juche Idea (2008): Cast
The Juche Idea is a 2008 film directed by Jim Finn, starring Sung Kim as North Korean Man, Oleg Mavromatti and Jung Yoon Lee. It runs 1 hour 2 minutes.
What Is The Juche Idea About?
The premise of The Juche Idea without spoilers.
Jim Finn’s satire follows a South Korean video artist who travels to North Korea to revive Juche cinema, loosely based on the true 1970s kidnapping of a South Korean filmmaker tasked with improving the North’s film industry. Believing cinema can serve Kim Jong‑Il’s doctrine, the dictator funds the émigré’s attempt to make state‑approved movies.
The Juche Idea Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- found footage
- mockumentary
- north korea
- kim jong il
- communism
The Juche Idea Cast & Characters
Sung Kim leads the cast as North Korean Man, with Oleg Mavromatti as Russian Man and Jung Yoon Lee as Yoon Jung. Directed by Jim Finn; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jim Finn
- Sung Kim as North Korean Man
- Oleg Mavromatti as Russian Man
- Jung Yoon Lee as Yoon Jung
- Daniela Kostova as Russian Woman
More from Jim Finn
More films directed by Jim Finn: The Apocalyptic Is the Mother of All Christian Theology and The Shining Trench of Chairman Gonzalo.
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The Juche Idea FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Juche Idea, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Juche Idea?
The Juche Idea runs 1 hour 2 minutes (62 minutes).
When was The Juche Idea released?
The Juche Idea was released on March 31, 2008.
Who directed The Juche Idea?
The Juche Idea was directed by Jim Finn.
More films by Jim Finn Who is in the cast of The Juche Idea?
The Juche Idea stars Sung Kim as North Korean Man, Oleg Mavromatti as Russian Man and Jung Yoon Lee as Yoon Jung, among 4 credited actors.
Does The Juche Idea have a post-credit scene?
No. The Juche Idea has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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