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201387 minPGdocumentary

Are You Ready?

201387 minPGdocumentary

Vivid interviews with members of an underground church in North Korea and defectors provide insight into the issues surrounding Korean reunification.

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Vivid interviews with members of an underground church in North Korea and defectors provide insight into the issues surrounding Korean reunification.

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North Korea's underground church faces severe risks amid the country's strict religious restrictions. North Korean defectors share their experiences and perspectives on Korean reunification. The film features interviews with missionaries working in South Korea and North Korea. It documents historical and current issues surrounding the reunification of the Korean Peninsula. With a runtime of 87 minutes, the film provides a detailed look at the role of Korean Christianity in this complex situation.

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