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True North

  • 20202020
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
215
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True North (2020)
  • Animation
  • Drama
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 hi... Read allAfter 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.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.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
215
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Eiji Han Shimizu
  • Writer
    • Eiji Han Shimizu
  • Stars
    • Sammy Anderson
    • Jacquelyn Palmquist
    • Michael Sasaki
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  • Director
    • Eiji Han Shimizu
  • Writer
    • Eiji Han Shimizu
  • Stars
    • Sammy Anderson
    • Jacquelyn Palmquist
    • Michael Sasaki
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    • 9User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

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    Sammy Anderson
    Sammy Anderson
    • Warden Hanas Warden Han
    Jacquelyn Palmquist
    Jacquelyn Palmquist
    • Christian Womanas Christian Woman…
    Michael Sasaki
    Michael Sasaki
    • Insuas Insu
    Ann Smith
    Ann Smith
    • Mrs. Wokas Mrs. Wok
    Joel Sutton
    Joel Sutton
    • Yo Hanas Yo Han
    Zachary Westerman
    Zachary Westerman
    • Young Yo Hanas Young Yo Han
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      • Eiji Han Shimizu
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    • Goofs
      In a Pyongyang street view, cars drive on the left. North Korea has right hand traffic.
    • Connections
      Featured in Steve Reviews: True North (2021)
    • Soundtracks
      Akatonbo (aka: Red dragonfly)
      Music by Kôsaku Yamada

    User reviews9

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    9/10
    Hard Times
    A low poly animated film, a bit sentimental at times considering the horrific nature of the story but then again a difficult story to tell. This harsh reality is hard for us to imagine going on in our modern age. The image North Korea seeks to portray to the world, like neighbouring PRC is a world away from the reality that some of their citizens face. And for no more reason than wanting things to be different. The film is worth a watch but sadly i don't think it will change the way things are.
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    • Jul 6, 2020

    FAQ1

    • Is there a link or someway to get to the original ted talk video which is shown in the movie?

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    • Release date
      • June 4, 2021 (Japan)
    • Countries of origin
      • Japan
      • Indonesia
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Also known as
      • El verdadero Norte
    • Production companies
      • Studio Raboon
      • Sumimasen Pte.
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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