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The Juche Idea

6.520081h 2mMovie

Jim Finn, follows a South Korean video artist in North Korea who hopes to revitalize Juche cinema, somewhat inspired by a true story of a South Korean filmmaker kidnapped in the 70s to make the North Korean film industry better. This…

DirectorJim Finn
WriterJim Finn

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OVIDOVIDDocAlliance FilmsDocAlliance FilmsKanopyKanopy
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Cast · Directed by Jim Finn

JL
Jung Yoon Lee
Yoon Jung
DK
Daniela Kostova
Russian Woman
SK
Sung Kim
North Korean Man
OMOleg Mavromatti
Oleg Mavromatti
Russian Man

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The Juche Idea — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Juche Idea?

The Juche Idea is streaming on OVID, DocAlliance Films and Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Juche Idea on Netflix?

No, The Juche Idea is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on OVID and DocAlliance Films.

Is The Juche Idea on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Juche Idea isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on OVID and DocAlliance Films instead.

Where can I watch The Juche Idea for free?

The Juche Idea is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.