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2025112 minPGdocumentary

K-Number

2025112 minPGdocumentary

Mioka, a Korean-American adoptee, seeks her birth family with the help of Banet, a group supporting adoptees, while questioning the authenticity of her adoption documents.

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Mioka, a Korean-American adoptee, seeks her birth family with the help of Banet, a group supporting adoptees, while questioning the authenticity of her adoption documents.

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Jo Se-youngdirector

Jo Se-youngwriter

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Mioka, a Korean-American adoptee, seeks to reunite with her birth family after multiple unsuccessful attempts. Her search leads her to Banet, a support group for Korean adoptees dedicated to facilitating family reunions. With assistance from Banet, Mioka investigates her adoption documents, which may contain inaccuracies. As she navigates the complexities of her identity and heritage, the possibility of fabricated records raises questions about the reliability of her past and the challenges faced by many adoptees in similar situations.

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