The Journals of Musan

2010 | 127 minutes | 6.4 ★ (5)

The Journals of Musan
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    North Korean defector Seung-chul is a refugee living on the harsh edges of Seoul. Bewildered by exploitative employers and cynical urbanites, he’s no good for business. A powerful realism underscores this prize-winning feature debut about the struggle to survive in a strange new world.

  • Release Date

    08 October 2010

  • DirectingPark Jung-bum
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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