Crossing the Line

Aug 10 2007 Not Rated 1h 34m
Documentary

In 1962, a U.S. soldier sent to guard the peace in South Korea deserted his unit, walked across the most heavily fortified area on earth and defected to the Cold War enemy, the communist state of North Korea. He became a star of the North Korean propaganda machine, but then disappeared from the face of the earth. Now, after 45 years, the story of James Dresnok, the last American defector in North Korea, is being told for the first time. Crossing the Line follows Dresnok as he recalls his childhood, desertion, and life in the DPRK.

Plot

In 1962, a U.S. soldier sent to guard the peace in South Korea deserted his unit, walked across the most heavily fortified area on earth and defected to the Cold War enemy, the communist state of North Korea. He became a star of the North Korean propaganda machine, but then disappeared from the face of the earth. Now, after 45 years, the story of James Dresnok, the last American defector in North Korea, is being told for the first time. Crossing the Line follows Dresnok as he recalls his childhood, desertion, and life in the DPRK.

Written by

Daniel Gordon

Directed by

Daniel Gordon

Cast

Damion Cruzz, Bruce Cumings, James Joseph Dresnok

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom, North Korea

Production Companies

VeryMuchSo Productions, Dongoong Arts Center

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination

Trailers
Crossing the Line - Deserting to North Korea (Trailer)
Scores
# of Votes
873
Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
Metascore
71
Popularity
NA