In the Matter of Cha Jung Hee

Summary In the 1960s just before being adopted from a Korean orphanage by an American family, my identity was switched with another girl named Cha Jung Hee. I was told to keep the switch a secret, then sent to America. In the Matter of Cha Jung Hee is a personal essay that chronicles my journey to find my double, while exploring the ethical and social dimensions of international transracial adoption. The film is a poignant reflection on memory, identity and what it means to walk in someone else's shoes. View more details

In the Matter of Cha Jung Hee

Directed : Deann Borshay

Written : Deann Borshay

Stars : Deann Borshay

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Genres : Family History War Documentary

Release date : Mar 11, 2010

Countries of origin : United States South Korea

Language : English Korean

Filming locations : South Korea

Production companies : Mu Films

Summary In the 1960s just before being adopted from a Korean orphanage by an American family, my identity was switched with another girl named Cha Jung Hee. I was told to keep the switch a secret, then sent to America. In the Matter of Cha Jung Hee is a personal essay that chronicles my journey to find my double, while exploring the ethical and social dimensions of international transracial adoption. The film is a poignant reflection on memory, identity and what it means to walk in someone else's shoes. View more details

Details

Genres : Family History War Documentary

Release date : Mar 11, 2010

Countries of origin : United States South Korea

Language : English Korean

Filming locations : South Korea

Production companies : Mu Films

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