Yodok Stories (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2008, Yodok Stories is a documentary film directed by Andrzej Fidyk, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Today, more than 200.000 men, women and children are locked up in North Korea's concentration camps. Systematic torture, starvation and murder is what faces the inmates. Few survive many years in the camps, but the population is kept stable by a steady influx of new persons considered to be 'class enemies'. A small group of people have managed to flee from the camps to a new life in the prosperous South Korea. Some of them gather and decide to make an extraordinary and controversial musical about their experiences in the Yodok concentration camp. Despite death treats and many obstacles the musical becomes a tour de force for this ensemble of refugees and for them a possibility opens to talk about their experiences and inspire others to protest the existence of the camps.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Yodok Stories has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yodok Stories page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yodok Stories tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yodok Stories (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Yodok Stories change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Yodok Stories worth watching?
- Yodok Stories holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Yodok Stories released?
- Yodok Stories was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.