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True North

True North

20207.61h 33m

Overview

After his father disappears and the rest of his family is sent to a notorious political prison camp in North Korea, a young boy must learn to survive the harsh conditions, find meaning in his perilous existence, and maybe even escape.

Directed by Eiji Han Shimizu
Written by Kazuki Ebine, Eiji Han Shimizu
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Top Cast

Joel Sutton

Joel Sutton

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Sammy Anderson

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Jacquelyn Palmquist

Michael Sasaki

Michael Sasaki

About True North

True North is a drama, animation film released in 2020. Directed by Eiji Han Shimizu, it stars Joel Sutton, Sammy Anderson, Jacquelyn Palmquist. After his father disappears and the rest of his family is sent to a notorious political prison camp in North Korea, a young boy must learn to survive the harsh conditions, find meaning in his perilous existence, and maybe even escape.

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