‘Beyond Utopia’: Escaping From North Korea

The long, dangerous journey from a communist country to safety is shown in this harrowing documentary about defectors from North Korea.

A scene from "Beyond Utopia." Roadside Attractions

PG-13 | 1 h 55 min | Documentary | 2023

North Korea is arguably the most extreme regime in the “Axis of Evil.” It’s such a closed state that most of its citizens have no idea what the outside world is like. Family members left behind by defectors to the South are likely to be imprisoned in work camps and possibly face torture.