Mixed-race Korean adoptees trace original families through DNA, records and journeys shaped by the aftermath of the Korean War. Work in progress.
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In the Matter of Cha Jung Hee
Liem investigates the identity substitution in her adoption records and searches for the Korean girl whose name she was given.
First Person Plural
Deann Borshay Liem revisits her adoption from South Korea to the United States and reunites with her Korean family.
Geographies of Kinship
2019 · Documentary Geographies of Kinship Deann Borshay Liem Adult Korean adoptees reconnect with family and question the histories of international adoption. English and Korean BGHRA screening and conversation with Deann Borshay Liem and Kori Graves Distributor: Related link Programme / film details ↗
Liebe und Wut / Love and Rage
2015 · Documentary Liebe und Wut / Love and Rage Jule Ritter Andreas Nakic’s life and reunion connect adoption with transatlantic family history. See film details Screening and family discussion · BGHRA 2018 Programme / film details ↗
At Second Glance / Auf den zweiten Blick
2012 · Feature film At Second Glance / Auf den zweiten Blick Sheri Hagen Relationships and unexpected encounters unfold in contemporary Berlin. German Screening with filmmaker · BGHRA Toronto 2018 Programme / film details ↗