CinemaOSMovie · 2025 · 1h 32m

In the Land of Machines

IMDbDocumentary

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.

Directed byKim Ok-young

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 32m
Language
KO
Released
May 9, 2025

Featuring

Cast & crew

7 credited
Starring

Dilip Bantawa

Self

Sunil Dipta Rai

Self

Jiwan Khatri

Self

Aishwarya Shrestha

Self

Ramesh Sayan

Self

Sanjaya Kauchha

Self

Saroj Sarbahara

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Kim Ok-young
Produced by
Kim Ok-young

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