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
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: April 26, 2023
Country: South Korea, United States of America
Language: English, 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko
Keywords
korean war (1950-53), inter-korean relations
More Films by Director: Kim Hyun-kyung
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Defectors about?
- 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.
- Who directed Defectors?
- Defectors was directed by Kim Hyun-kyung.
- How long is Defectors?
- Defectors has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is Defectors?
- Defectors is a Documentary film.
- Where was Defectors produced?
- Defectors was produced in South Korea, United States of America.