The Northern Star
After a dramatic escape, Polaris, a 17-year-old refugee from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, finds herself in a South Korean adaptation centre where she can share her life story with other refugees. She recalls her childhood and adolescence in North Korea. As she comes to grips with the reality of hypermodern Seoul, disturbing events from her past begin to surface and haunt her. Is she really who she claims to be?
Director: Eléa Gobbé-Mévellec
Genre: Animation, Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Screenplay
- Nina Špitálníková (Novel)
Production: Hausboot, Les Films du Cygne
Country: Czech Republic, France
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
More Films by Director: Eléa Gobbé-Mévellec
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Northern Star about?
- After a dramatic escape, Polaris, a 17-year-old refugee from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, finds herself in a South Korean adaptation centre where she can share her life story with other refugees. She recalls her childhood and adolescence in North Korea. As she comes to grips with the reality of hypermodern Seoul, disturbing events from her past begin to surface and haunt her. Is she really who she claims to be?
- Who directed The Northern Star?
- The Northern Star was directed by Eléa Gobbé-Mévellec.
- How long is The Northern Star?
- The Northern Star has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Northern Star?
- The Northern Star is a Animation, Drama film.
- Where was The Northern Star produced?
- The Northern Star was produced in Czech Republic, France.