Where to watch The Defector: Escape from North Korea (2012) in the UK
The Defector: Escape from North Korea (2012) is currently available to stream in the UK on GuideDoc. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 12 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
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.
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The Defector: Escape from North Korea — frequently asked questions
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