First Person Plural
“A filmmaker’s quest to discover her true identity spans years, continents and families”
Synopsis
In 1966, Deann Borshay Liem was adopted by an American family and sent from Korea to her new home in California. There, the memory of her birth family was nearly obliterated, until recurring dreams led her to investigate her own past, and she discovered that her Korean mother was very much alive. Bravely uniting her biological and adoptive families, Borshay Liem embarks on a heartfelt journey in this acclaimed film that first premiered on POV in 2000. First Person Plural is a poignant essay on family, loss and the reconciling of two identities.
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December 18, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Deann Borshay Liem
- Screenplay & Story
- Deann Borshay Liem, Vivien Hillgrove
- Original Title
- First Person Plural
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- POV, ITVS, National Asian American Telecommunications Association
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Deann Borshay Liem
Deann Borshay Liem, Vivien Hillgrove
Vivien Hillgrove
Vivian Kleiman, Deann Borshay Liem
Department Leadership Roster
Vivien Hillgrove
Editor
Deann Borshay Liem
Writer
Deann Borshay Liem
Director
Deann Borshay Liem
Producer
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What is First Person Plural about?
In 1966, Deann Borshay Liem was adopted by an American family and sent from Korea to her new home in California. There, the memory of her birth family was nearly obliterated, until recurring dreams led her to investigate her own past, and she discovered that her Korean mother was very much alive. Bravely uniting her biological and adoptive families, Borshay Liem embarks on a heartfelt journey in this acclaimed film that first premiered on POV in 2000. First Person Plural is a poignant essay on family, loss and the reconciling of two identities.
Who directed First Person Plural?
First Person Plural was directed by Deann Borshay Liem.
Who stars in First Person Plural?
The principal cast of First Person Plural includes Deann Borshay Liem.
When was First Person Plural released and how long is it?
First Person Plural was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.