Ably stitched together using hand-held, mobile phone and other discreetly shot footage, this documentary tells of people desperate to flee the poverty and oppression they face living in North Korea. It principally follows one particular family who must travel, at great peril to themselves, their guides and "brokers" across the Yalu river into China before continuing through Vietnam, Laos and hopefully across the…
Beyond Utopia (2023)
See a place few have ever seen.
A courageous pastor uses his underground network to rescue and aid North Korean families as they risk their lives to embrace freedom.
Top Cast
Barbara Demick
Self
Kim Sung-eun
Self
Lee Hyeon-seo
Self
Lee So-yeon
Self
Kim Jong-un
Self (archive footage)
Kim Jong-il
Self (archive footage)
Kim Il-sung
Self (archive footage)
Kim Jong-nam
Self (archive footage)
Jang Song-thaek
Self (archive footage)
Ri Sol-ju
Self (archive footage)
Douglas MacArthur
Self (archive footage)
Reviews
In today’s world, it’s almost unfathomable that there are places that exist on this planet that operate on the principles of unbridled cruelty, deliberate deception and mass brainwashing, with even the slightest of infractions capable of leading to banishment to remote gulags, brutal beatings and even savage public executions. However, such are the conditions of everyday life in North Korea, a paranoid, ruthless…
FAQ about Beyond Utopia
What is Beyond Utopia about?
A courageous pastor uses his underground network to rescue and aid North Korean families as they risk their lives to embrace freedom.
When was Beyond Utopia released?
Beyond Utopia was released in 2023.
What genres does Beyond Utopia belong to?
Beyond Utopia is categorised as Documentary, History.
Who stars in Beyond Utopia?
The cast of Beyond Utopia includes Barbara Demick, Kim Sung-eun, Lee Hyeon-seo, Lee So-yeon, Kim Jong-un.