CinemaOSMovie · 2023 · 1h 24m

Defectors

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Combining a humorous and affectionate family portrait, a historical film and a search for identity, Defectors confronts the impact of the Korean War on different generations. Through encounters with a North Korean defector, Hyun kyung Kim reflects on her separation from her loved ones — such as her whimsical mother, whom she left behind in Korea upon moving to the United States.

Directed byKim Hyun-kyung

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Released
Runtime
1h 24m
Language
KO
Released
April 26, 2023

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