Sundance 2023

"Beyond Utopia" is indescribably good. Please watch it if you get a chance. It is made up of mostly cell phone footage of North Korean defectors making the harrowing journey through China, Laos, Vietnam, etc., in hopes of reaching safety. Any misstep very likely results in death. Informative, captivating, bittersweet, and heartbreaking, it's one of the most moving documentaries I have ever seen. It may be my favorite from Sundance Film Festival 2023.

— 5 / 5 ⭐