A North Korean teenager is locked in a white room. Over a weeks-long investigation, he repeats the story of his North Korean background and journey to South Korea, even his most embarrassing experiences.

His father, who defected earlier, is why he endures the strain of the probe. In the end, though, the boy finds out about his father’s death.

He breaks down.

Except for the death of the father, the independent film Escapeaccurately reflects Park Yu-seong’s experiences. When he arrived in Seoul as a 17-year-old boy, he underwent an investigation from the South’s National Intelligence Service. He described his