

School for Defectors
2026, English. Directed by Jeremy Workman.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 5 March 2026
- Country
- United States of America, South Korea
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School for Defectors runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
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School for Defectors isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 March 2026. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like School for Defectors?
If you liked School for Defectors, try The Mole: Undercover in North Korea, Beyond Utopia, 35 Up.
Who directed School for Defectors?
School for Defectors (2026) was directed by Jeremy Workman.