School for Defectors (2026)

• Documentary

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.

Release date

March 5, 2026

Runtime

1h 33m

Language

English

Director

Jeremy Workman

Status

Released