A State of Mind (2005)
Two young North Korean gymnasts prepare for an unprecedented competition in this documentary that offers a rare look into the communist society and the daily lives of North Korean families. For more than eight months, film crews follow 13-year-old Pak Hyon Sun and 11-year-old Kim Song Yun and their families as the girls train for the Mass Games, a spectacular nationalist celebration.
Director: Daniel Gordon
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: August 10, 2005
Cast
- Daniel Gordon - Narrator
- Hyon Sun Pak - herself
- Song Yun Kim - Herself
- Kim Jong-il - Himself (archive footage)
- Kim Jong-ho - Himself - Mass Games Organizer
- Hyon Sun Pak - Herself - Gymnast
- Song Yun Kim - Herself - Gymnast
Screenplay
Production: VeryMuchSo Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English, 한국어/조선말
Original Language: en
Keywords
dancing, gymnast, north korea
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A State of Mind about?
- Two young North Korean gymnasts prepare for an unprecedented competition in this documentary that offers a rare look into the communist society and the daily lives of North Korean families. For more than eight months, film crews follow 13-year-old Pak Hyon Sun and 11-year-old Kim Song Yun and their families as the girls train for the Mass Games, a spectacular nationalist celebration.
- Who directed A State of Mind?
- A State of Mind was directed by Daniel Gordon.
- Who stars in A State of Mind?
- A State of Mind stars Daniel Gordon, Hyon Sun Pak, Song Yun Kim, Kim Jong-il, Kim Jong-ho, Hyon Sun Pak.
- How long is A State of Mind?
- A State of Mind has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is A State of Mind?
- A State of Mind is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was A State of Mind produced?
- A State of Mind was produced in United Kingdom.