The Return
2018, Danish. Directed by Malene Choi Jensen.
Two Danish-Korean adoptees return for the first time to the country they of their birth. Confronted with the spirit of their Motherland and the personal stories of the fellow adoptees they meet in the city of Seoul, Karoline and Thomas are hurled into an emotionally disorienting journey that forces both of them to question and face their own destiny and identity.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Danish
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Details
- Released
- 31 January 2018
- Country
- Denmark, South Korea
- Written by
- Sissel Dalsgaard Thomsen
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How long is The Return?
The Return runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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Which OTT platform is The Return on?
The Return isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Return?
If you liked The Return, try 20,000 Days on Earth, Tyson, A Toxic Love Story.
Who directed The Return?
The Return (2018) was directed by Malene Choi Jensen and stars Thomas Hwan, Karoline Sofie Lee, Seong In-ja.