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First Person Plural

First Person Plural

A filmmaker’s quest to discover her true identity spans years, continents and families

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Documentary

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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.

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Budget

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

60 mins

Rating

6.5/10

Release Date

18 December 2000

Country

United States of America

Cast

Deann Borshay Liem

Deann Borshay Liem

Self

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