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Summary:

In November, 1977, 13-year-old Megumi Yokota vanishes without a trace. Her parents search for her for years until one day, they encounter shocking news: Megumi was kidnapped by North Korean secret agents. What began as a simple missing persons case becomes a battle between two nations at the highest levels. Suddenly, an ordinary banker and his housewife find themselves entangled in an extraordinary conspiracy.

Contributors:

Kim, Patty, 1969-

Sheridan, Chris, 1969-

Campion, Jane, 1954-

Safari Media

Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Award

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

In Japanese with subtitles available in English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, Portuguese and German.

Subjects:

Yokota, Megumi

Kidnapping — Korea (North)

Political kidnapping — Korea (North)

Japan — Foreign relations — Korea (North)

Japanese language films

Kidnapping

Political kidnapping

Diplomatic relations

Japan

Korea (North)

Genres:

Foreign language films

System Details:

DVD, stereo and 5.1 sound.

Production Credits:

Written, produced, and directed by Patty Kim, Chris Sheridan ; executive producer, Jane Campion.

General Notes:

"In association with the BBC and with the assistance of Fuji TV"--container.
DVD includes original film ; short documentary, The Making of Abduction (English with Japanese subtitles only) ; Discussion with filmmakers, Washington, DC premiere (English only) ; Deleted scenes (Japanese with English subtitles only).
Public performance rights included.

Physical Description:

1 DVD-video (85 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Physical Characteristics:

plastic; metal; polychrome

Audio Characteristics:

digital; optical

Digital Characteristics:

video file; DVD video; region 1

Call Numbers:

ABD DVD

OCLC Numbers:

1000119684
191958250 [Invalid]