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A State of Mind

20051h 33mDaniel Gordon

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Two young North Korean gymnasts prepare for an unprecedented competition in this documentary that offers a rare look into the communist society and the daily lives of North Korean families. For more than eight months, film crews follow 13-year-old Pak Hyon Sun and 11-year-old Kim Song Yun and their families as the girls train for the Mass Games, a spectacular nationalist celebration.

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DancingGymnastNorth Korea

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What is A State of Mind (2005) about?

Two young North Korean gymnasts prepare for an unprecedented competition in this documentary that offers a rare look into the communist society and the daily lives of North Korean families. For more than eight months, film crews follow 13-year-old Pak Hyon Sun and 11-year-old Kim Song Yun and their families as the girls train for the Mass Games, a spectacular nationalist celebration.

Who stars in A State of Mind?

A State of Mind stars Daniel Gordon (Narrator), Hyon Sun Pak (herself), Song Yun Kim (Herself), Kim Jong-il (Himself (archive footage)), Kim Jong-ho (Himself - Mass Games Organizer). The film was directed by Daniel Gordon.

How long is A State of Mind?

A State of Mind has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2005.

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