OSCAR SHORTS SPOTLIGHT – Motherland Director Christina Yoon “It was important for me that the actors learned about the history of Korean adoptees”

We caught up with the award-winning Director Christina Yoon of the OSCAR-qualified short film MOTHERLAND. Christina Yoon’s Oscar® qualifying MOTHERLAND follows the emotional journey of Leah, an adoptee raised in America who travels to Korea to learn about her origins. However, when she gets there she finds herself presented with more questions than answers. This incredible film has qualified to be considered for a 2024 … Continue reading OSCAR SHORTS SPOTLIGHT – Motherland Director Christina Yoon “It was important for me that the actors learned about the history of Korean adoptees”

***** OSCAR SHORTS – Christina Yoon’s incredibly moving and poignant MOTHERLAND

Christina Yoon’s MOTHERLAND presents an incredibly moving and poignant representation of the identity crisis faced amongst thousands of adoptees around the world. The tone for this shot is immediately set after the irony of the opening line “they will all have a home soon”, as a Korean baby is set to live in Iowa.   Leah (Tiffany Chu), the protagonist, is let down by her adoption … Continue reading ***** OSCAR SHORTS – Christina Yoon’s incredibly moving and poignant MOTHERLAND