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The Defector: Escape from North Korea

2012·Movie
1h 11min
IMDb7.3

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Dragon smuggles North Korean defectors across borders for a living, and his latest undercover trip with Sook-Ja and Yong-hee takes an unexpected turn when they are left stranded in China. This is just the start of an extraordinary 5,000 km journey.
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Directed by:
Ann Shin
Written by:
Manfred Becker, Ann Shin

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Where can I stream The Defector: Escape from North Korea legally?

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The Defector: Escape from North Korea is included with a subscription to GuideDoc in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Cineverse. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Defector: Escape from North Korea worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Defector: Escape from North Korea?

1 h 11 min

The Defector: Escape from North Korea runs 1 h 11 min.

What language is The Defector: Escape from North Korea in?

EnglishChineseKorean

It was made in English, with some Chinese, Korean. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch The Defector: Escape from North Korea?

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