Desperate to escape an oppressive regime, a family of five decide to embark on a treacherous and lengthy journey to freedom, aided only by a man of God on a mission.

While this may sound like the plot of a Liam Neeson thriller, it’s actually the all-too-true story of a North Korean family as they attempt a dramatic journey to freedom. At the heart of it all is Pastor Seungeun Kim, a human rights activist who has rescued over 1,000 defectors. But the journey into China is just the beginning: if Chinese authorities find them, they will be returned to face severe punishment, not just for themselves but any family members left behind.

Packed with unbelievable real hidden camera footage alongside eye-opening interviews, Beyond Utopia is singular filmmaking that will have you on the edge of your seat.