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True North

  • 2020
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
332
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True North (2020)
AnimationDrama

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.

  • Director
    • Eiji Han Shimizu
  • Writer
    • Eiji Han Shimizu
  • Stars
    • Sammy T. Anderson
    • Jacquelyn Palmquist
    • Michael Sasaki
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    332
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Eiji Han Shimizu
    • Writer
      • Eiji Han Shimizu
    • Stars
      • Sammy T. Anderson
      • Jacquelyn Palmquist
      • Michael Sasaki
    • 9User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Sammy T. Anderson
    Sammy T. Anderson
    • Warden Han
    • (as Sammy Anderson)
    Jacquelyn Palmquist
    • Christian Woman…
    Michael Sasaki
    Michael Sasaki
    • Insu
    Ann Smith
    Ann Smith
    • Mrs. Wok
    Joel Sutton
    • Yo Han
    Zachary Westerman
    Zachary Westerman
    • Young Yo Han
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Eiji Han Shimizu
    • Writer
      • Eiji Han Shimizu
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    8dcos_marc

    Being human in the midst of inhumanity

    A very bold approach to expose the crisis of humanity that (unfortunately) is a part of our reality right now. The story was very neat (with some surprises here and there) and the visuals of this film are very unique and beautifully crafted. It's not that explicit in terms of imagery, but can definitely nudge your sense of morality. It deserves more attention and hopefully can bring about more action to this issue.
    5andyonmob

    True or propaganda?

    Interesting story but hard to tell if it is really based on the true situation there, or a western propaganda film. Worth watching though.
    9nigel_rogers

    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.
    10roels50

    Great movie from beginning to end

    Eventhough the animation was not really modern, it does tell a story very very well. At some point you just forget it is an animation.
    10mubashirali-85595

    This Is So True story

    They Are Like Animals and this is present senerio as well No one is allowed to Do Basic Things of life as a civilian and the people who are in prison are in Unimagineable condition MAY ALLAH Help them

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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

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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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    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,095
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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