Repatriation

Repatriation

金東元KIM Dongwon
2003
  • South Korea
148min
Colour
  • DCP
G

Repatriation

Synopsis

Repatriation chronicles the lives of ‘unconverted’ North Korean spies who were captured and imprisoned in South Korea for more than 30 years. Director KIM Dongwon developed a close relationship with them after their release from prison and eventually made a documentary that spanned 12 years in the making, providing a penetrating insight into the tragic consequences of the Cold War that still persist in Korea.

Festivals & Awards
2004 Freedom of Expression Award, Sundance FF