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Beyond Utopia

Season 25 Episode 7 | 1hr 51m 55s

They grew up believing their land was paradise. Now, they risk everything in escaping it. In an unforgettable documentary, follow families on a treacherous journey to defect from their homeland of North Korea, as the threat of severe punishment and possible execution looms over their passage, revealing a world many have never seen.

Aired: 01/08/24 | Expires: 02/06/24
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