Hana Korea

Hana Korea (2026)



하나 코리아

7.5 2026 106 min —

Director: Frederik Sølberg

Cast: Kim Min-ha, Kim Joo-ryoung, An Seo-hyun, Lee Jong-eun, Lee Joo-mi

A North Korean defector struggles to carve out a new existence in the relentless, high-tech chaos of South Korea, where she must face the true cost of liberty and the history she escaped.

More About This Film

Hana Korea is a drama about Hana, a North Korean defector beginning a new life in South Korea. After arriving at Hanawon and completing the required process of adaptation, she faces the challenge of building a future while carrying memories, loneliness, and a strong desire to become a nurse.

Frederik Solberg directs a character-driven story centered on displacement and belonging. The film follows Hana's attempts to understand a society that is geographically close to the place she left but emotionally and culturally unfamiliar.

  • Directed by Frederik Solberg.
  • Runtime is approximately 105 minutes.
  • The South Korean release was July 8, 2026.
  • The story includes Hana's experiences at Hanawon, South Korea's settlement and education center for North Korean defectors.
  • The film was presented as a Korean dramatic feature in the 2026 Korean Film Council new-film catalog.

Where to Watch

Hana Korea has a South Korean theatrical and festival-oriented release profile, with streaming dependent on territory.