In the Land of Machines
2025•12•1h 32m•Released
Documentary
Every year, many Asian workers arrive in South Korea with dreams of prosperity, only to face exploitation in what is known as the 'City of Machines.' This documentary follows three Nepali workers as they endure harsh realities while reclaiming their dignity through poetry.
Director
Kim Ok-young
Languages
Korean
Cast
Dilip Bantawa
Self
Sunil Dipta Rai
Self
Jiwan Khatri
Self
Aishwarya Shrestha
Self
Ramesh Sayan
Self
Sanjaya Kauchha
Self
Saroj Sarbahara
Self
Production
Producer
Kim Ok-young
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