The Return
Synopsis
Two Danish-Korean adoptees return for the first time to the country they of their birth. Confronted with the spirit of their Motherland and the personal stories of the fellow adoptees they meet in the city of Seoul, Karoline and Thomas are hurled into an emotionally disorienting journey that forces both of them to question and face their own destiny and identity.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Malene Choi Jensen
- Screenplay & Story
- Sissel Dalsgaard Thomsen
- Original Title
- The Return
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, English, Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Walenciak Film, Adomeit Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Malene Choi Jensen
Sissel Dalsgaard Thomsen
Julie Rix Bomholt, Julie Friis Walenciak, Peter Hyldahl, Katja Adomeit, Choi Woo-young
Department Leadership Roster
Julie Rix Bomholt
Producer
Julie Friis Walenciak
Producer
Katja Adomeit
Producer
Sissel Dalsgaard Thomsen
Writer
Malene Choi Jensen
Director
Choi Woo-young
Producer
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What is The Return about?
Two Danish-Korean adoptees return for the first time to the country they of their birth. Confronted with the spirit of their Motherland and the personal stories of the fellow adoptees they meet in the city of Seoul, Karoline and Thomas are hurled into an emotionally disorienting journey that forces both of them to question and face their own destiny and identity.
Who directed The Return?
The Return was directed by Malene Choi Jensen.
Who stars in The Return?
The principal cast of The Return includes Thomas Hwan, Karoline Sofie Lee, Seong In-ja.
When was The Return released and how long is it?
The Return was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.