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My Place

My Place

Jan 30, 2014 · 1h 17m

Rated 6 out of 10

Director

Emmanuel Moonchil Park

Overview

An intimate 7-year journey of a family struggling to overcome past wounds of reverse migration (from Canada to Korea) begins when the director's little sister decides to be an un-wed single mom. The little sister decides to raise the child in Canada as she never felt welcome in her parent's homeland, South Korea. The lives of parents, intertwined with Korea's modern history is revealed, while family members try to come together to face the challenges of raising a new baby outside of the traditional family form. What starts out as the director's personal journey of re-discovering the lives of family members and self, evolves into broader themes of cultural differences, identity, and belonging.

Cast of My Place

About My Place

What is My Place about?

An intimate 7-year journey of a family struggling to overcome past wounds of reverse migration (from Canada to Korea) begins when the director's little sister decides to be an un-wed single mom. The little sister decides to raise the child in Canada as she never felt welcome in her parent's homeland, South Korea. The lives of parents, intertwined with Korea's modern history is revealed, while…

When was My Place released?

My Place was released on January 30, 2014.

How long is My Place?

My Place runs 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).

Who directed My Place?

My Place was directed by Emmanuel Moonchil Park.

Who is in the cast of My Place?

The cast of My Place includes Emmanuel Moonchil Park.

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