Film · Documentary

Defectors (2023)

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.

Director

Kim Hyun-kyung

Country

South Korea, United States

Language

Korean

Release date

April 26, 2023

Original title

망명자