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Independent Lens•Season 7•Episode 8

Seoul Train

7.8/10 · 8 votesDec 13, 200560 min

Ranked #6 of 8 in Season 7•−0.5 vs season avg

This film explores the plight of North Korean refugees trying to escape their homeland and China, and tells the story of activists who put themselves in harm's way to save them via a clandestine underground railroad.

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Maggie Gyllenhaal

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Stanley Tucci

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Episode Summary

"Seoul Train" is episode 8 of Independent Lens season 7. It scored 7.8/10 from 8 votes, ranking #6 of 8 episodes this season (season average 8.3). It aired on December 13, 2005.

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