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Beyond Utopia
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Beyond Utopia

2023-10-23 · 116 min · ★ 7.7

Documentary · History

A courageous pastor uses his underground network to rescue and aid North Korean families as they risk their lives to embrace freedom.

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Directors
Madeleine Gavin
Production companies
Ideal Partners, XRM Media, RandomGood Foundation, Human Rights Foundation, 19340 Productions, The deNovo Initiative
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 6,800

Top Cast

Barbara DemickSelf
Kim Sung-eunSelf
Lee Hyeon-seoSelf
Lee So-yeonSelf
Kim Jong-unKim Jong-unSelf (archive footage)
Kim Jong-ilKim Jong-ilSelf (archive footage)
Kim Il-sungKim Il-sungSelf (archive footage)
Kim Jong-namSelf (archive footage)
Jang Song-thaekJang Song-thaekSelf (archive footage)
Ri Sol-juRi Sol-juSelf (archive footage)
Douglas MacArthurDouglas MacArthurSelf (archive footage)

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