School for Defectors (2026)

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.

Released

2026-03-05

Genres

Documentary

Runtime

93 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Jeremy Workman