Little Pyongyang
Synopsis
Joong-wha Choi, a former North Korean soldier, navigates life in a London suburb while grappling with his longing for the homeland he left behind.
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Synopsis
Joong-wha Choi, a former North Korean soldier, resides in a quiet London suburb that hosts Europe's largest North Korean community. While he enjoys the comforts of his new life in Britain, a deep yearning for his homeland persists. Over several months, Joong-wha reflects on his departure from North Korea and navigates the complexities of his daily existence, revealing themes of loss, longing, and the challenges of healing from past trauma. His story highlights the emotional ties that bind individuals to their origins.
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Why Watch
- Meet North Korean defectors in London.
- Find out about their lives in New Malden.
- See the emotional impact of leaving home.
Did You Know
- The film was released in 2018.
- It has a runtime of 24 minutes.
- The documentary features a community of North Korean defectors in New Malden.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the duration of the documentary Little Pyongyang?
The duration of Little Pyongyang is 24 minutes.
Who directed the documentary Little Pyongyang?
The documentary was directed by a woman.
In which suburb of London do North Korean defectors live as depicted in Little Pyongyang?
North Korean defectors live in the leafy London suburb of New Malden.
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