First Person Plural

2000 | 60 minutes | 6.5 ★ (2)

First Person Plural
  • Overview

    In 1966, Deann Borshay Liem was adopted by an American family and sent from Korea to her new home in California. There, the memory of her birth family was nearly obliterated, until recurring dreams led her to investigate her own past, and she discovered that her Korean mother was very much alive. Bravely uniting her biological and adoptive families, Borshay Liem embarks on a heartfelt journey in this acclaimed film that first premiered on POV in 2000. First Person Plural is a poignant essay on family, loss and the reconciling of two identities.

  • Release Date

    18 December 2000

  • DirectingDeann Borshay Liem
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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