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  • The Defector: Escape from North Korea (2012)
  • 71 min | Documentary
The Defector: Escape from North Korea (2012)
71 min | Documentary
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...See moreDragon 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. Written by Ann Shin See less
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Director
Ann Shin
Writers
Manfred Becker (co-writer) | Ann Shin
Producer
Ann Shin
Composer
Ari Posner
Cinematographers
Stephen Chung | Alan Poon (some scenes)
Editors
Manfred Becker | Steve Guise | Chris Wiseman
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Release date
Nov 18, 2012 (Netherlands)
Awards
4 wins

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