CinemaOSMovie · 2026 · 1h 33m

School for Defectors

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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.

Directed byJeremy Workman

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 33m
Language
EN
Released
March 5, 2026

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Directed by
Jeremy Workman
Jeremy Workman
Produced by
Jo So-na

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