Why I Left Both Koreas
2017•1h 30m•Released
Documentary
This documentary sheds light on the lives of North Korean defectors in Europe. North Korean defectors who crossed the ideological boundary over to South Korea are often called forth to bear witness to the plight of North Korean society. Rather than creating a discourse about the recovery of divided culture, the focus has been very much on the conflict of ideology. The increasing number of North Korean defectors is a sign of victory. However, the film testifies that a growing number of people are leaving both Koreas behind.
Director
Choi Jung-ho
Languages
Korean
Cast
Choi Jung-ho
Self
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