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201885 min14documentary

7.2/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

The Return

201885 min14documentary

7.2/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Two Danish-Korean adoptees return to Seoul, confronting their heritage and the stories of other adoptees they meet along the way.

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Malene Choi Jensen

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Two Danish-Korean adoptees return to Seoul, confronting their heritage and the stories of other adoptees they meet along the way.

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Malene Choi Jensendirector

Sissel Dalsgaard Thomsenwriter

Peter Hyldahlcast

Catherine Pattinama Colemancast

Julie Rix Bomholtcast

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Karoline and Thomas, Danish-Korean adoptees, return to Seoul, where they were born. They explore the city's streets and connect with other adoptees. Their trip includes personal encounters that reveal shared experiences of identity and belonging. They reflect on their heritage and how it shapes their lives. Directed by Malene Choi Jensen, this 2018 documentary runs for 85 minutes and features dialogue in Danish, English, and Korean.

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