Storyline
North Korean defector Seung-chul is a refugee living on the harsh edges of Seoul. Bewildered by exploitative employers and cynical urbanites, he’s no good for business. A powerful realism underscores this prize-winning feature debut about the struggle to survive in a strange new world.
Cast & Crew
Park Jung-bum
Seung-chul
Lead
Jin Yong-uk
Kyung-chul
Kang Eun-jin
Sook-young
Lee Jung-hyun
Kim Cheol
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Park Jung-bum's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Journals of Musan is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
