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.
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Jeremy Workman Director · Jean Rheem Editor
United States release March 5, 2026 · Produced in United States, South Korea
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United States · South Korea
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Original language
English
Spoken on screen
Korean
Release dates
United States · March 5, 2026
Premiere · True/False Film Festival
Australia
August 13, 2026 · Premiere · Melbourne International Film Festival
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