Repatriation (film)
# Repatriation (film)

Repatriation (Korean: 송환; Hanja: 送還; RR: Songhwan) is a 2004 South Korean documentary film that documents the lives of unconverted long-term prisoners imprisoned in the South for more than 30 years. They were finally set free in the 1990s when inter-Korean relations improved, and repatriated to the North.

It was presented with the Freedom of Expression Award at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival, the first time a Korean film has ever been presented with an award at the prestigious U.S. festival. It also won Best Documentary Award at the 19th Fribourg International Film Festival in 2005.

## Production

When the unconverted long-term prisoners imprisoned in South Korea, were released after more than 30 years, they moved to Bongchun-dong, filmmaker Kim Dong-won's village.

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| 2004 | Sundance Film Festival | Freedom of Expression Award | Repatriation | Won |
| 2004 | 12th Chunsa Film Art Awards | Best Planning | Kim Dong-won | Won |
| 2004 | 5th Busan Film Critics Awards | Special Jury Prize | Kim Dong-won | Won |
| 2004 | 24th Korean Association of Film Critics Awards | Special Mention | Kim Dong-won | Won |
| 2005 | 19th Fribourg International Film Festival | Best Documentary Award | Repatriation | Won |
