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The Defector: Escape from North Korea

6.220121h 11mMovieDocumentary

Dragon smuggles North Korean defectors across borders for a living, and his latest undercover trip with Sook-Ja and Yong-hee takes an unexpected turn when they are left stranded in China. This is just the start of an extraordinary 5,000 km journey.

DirectorAnn Shin
WritersManfred Becker·Ann Shin

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Ann Shin

D
Dragon
Himself
S
Sook-ja
Herself
Y
Yong-hee
Herself

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The Defector: Escape from North Korea — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Defector: Escape from North Korea?

The Defector: Escape from North Korea is streaming on GuideDoc and Hoopla in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Defector: Escape from North Korea on Netflix?

No, The Defector: Escape from North Korea is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on GuideDoc and Hoopla.

Is The Defector: Escape from North Korea on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Defector: Escape from North Korea isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on GuideDoc and Hoopla instead.

Where can I watch The Defector: Escape from North Korea for free?

The Defector: Escape from North Korea is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Canada.