United States / Mar 05, 2026 / True/False Film Festival
1h 33min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
In an industrial corner of Busan, South Korea, stands the tiny Jangdaehyun School. It is home to 20 students, all of whom are North Korea defectors. With unprecedented access to a community never seen on film, SCHOOL FOR DEFECTORS gives voice to young people whom the world might otherwise overlook—illuminating not just what they’ve endured, but who they are about to become.
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | School for Defectors |
| Original language | EN |
| Spoken languages | 한국어/조선말 |
| Production countries | United States of America, South Korea |
| Status | Released |
| Release date | 5 marzo 2026 |
| Production | Jo So-na, Her Yoon-soo |
| Editing | Jean Rheem, Emily Somin Park |
| Cinematography | Heo Chul-nyung, Kim Jeong-keun, Lee Jin-sil |
| Assistant directors | Jeremy Workman |
| Music | Brian H. Kim |
| Sound | Brian H. Kim |
Release dates
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