I Am Sun Mu (2015)

Name: I Am Sun Mu
Genre: Animation, Documentary
Released: 2015
Duration: 80 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Sun Mu, Angeline, Cui Xianji, Liang Kegang, Ho Bin

1h 20m United States of America, China, South Korea

Animation Documentary

Plot

Sun Mu, a North Korean defector whose name translates to 'no boundaries,' channels his experiences into provocative political pop art that reflects his homeland and aspirations for a unified Korea. As he gains recognition, his concealed identity faces jeopardy when a significant historical exhibition in Beijing is abruptly closed by Chinese and North Korean officials. Balancing his quest for artistic expression with the dangers of exposure, Sun Mu's journey highlights the complexities of identity and freedom in a divided world.