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In the Land of Machines

In the Land of Machines

2025•1h 32m•12•Documentary

Every year, many Asian workers arrive in South Korea with dreams of prosperity, only to face exploitation in what is known as the 'City of Machines.' This documentary follows three Nepali workers as they endure harsh realities while reclaiming their dignity through poetry.

Kim Ok-young · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 32m
LanguageKO
Release DateMay 9, 2025

Actors

Dilip Bantawa

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Sunil Dipta Rai

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Jiwan Khatri

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Aishwarya Shrestha

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Ramesh Sayan

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Sanjaya Kauchha

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Saroj Sarbahara

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