1572100
1572100

School for Defectors

2026-03-05 en 93m
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

Producer

Jo So-na

Co-Producer

Her Yoon-soo

Editor

Jean Rheem

Assistant Editor

Emily Somin Park

Cinematography

Heo Chul-nyung

north korean defector

Status

Released

Countries

  • United States of America
  • South Korea

Companies