Isle Child
When young Korean American adoptee Si Miller learns his bedridden birthmother in South Korea wishes to see him, he is forced to confront his sense of otherness. As his efforts to assimilate in New England unravel, well-intentioned friends and family try to save him from something they can’t understand. But the more they try, Si keeps feeling betrayed and ends up lashing out. Still unprepared to face the truth, Si hesitates to take a step forward.
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Isle Child
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Post Production
Runtime
1h 28m
Genres
Drama
Original Title
Isle Child
Production Companies
Black Box Features, Brickhead, Akiko
Director
Thomas Percy Kim
Description
When young Korean American adoptee Si Miller learns his bedridden birthmother in South Korea wishes to see him, he is forced to confront his sense of otherness. As his efforts to assimilate in New England unravel, well-intentioned friends and family try to save him from something they can’t understand. But the more they try, Si keeps feeling betrayed and ends up lashing out. Still unprepared to face the truth, Si hesitates to take a step forward.
