School for Defectors
2026•1h 33m•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Jeremy Workman
Languages
Korean
Production
Producer
Jo So-na
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