Return to Seoul
2022, Korean. Directed by Davy Chou.
After an impulsive travel decision to visit friends, Freddie, 25, returns to South Korea for the first time, where she was born before being adopted and raised in France. Freddie suddenly finds herself embarking on an unexpected journey in a country she knows so little about, taking her life in new and unexpected directions.
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Korean
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 498 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Return to Seoul
Return to Seoul is streaming on MUBI in India.
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Cast & crew
- Davy ChouDirector
- Park Ji-minFreddie
- Oh Kwang-rokFather
- Guka HanTena
- Kim Sun-youngAunt
- Yoann ZimmerMaxime
- Louis-Do de LencquesaingAndre
- Heo JinGrandmother
- Son Seung-beomDongwan "French-speaking friend"
- Kim Dong-seokJiwan "The boy with the fringe"
- Emeline BriffaudLucie
- Lim Cheol-hyunKay-Kay
- Myung-hee Chung LeeHammond Employee in Seoul
Details
- Released
- 18 November 2022
- Original title
- 리턴 투 서울
- Country
- Belgium, Cambodia, France, Germany, Romania, South Korea
- Written by
- Davy Chou
- Box office
- $1.6M
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Return to Seoul: quick answers
Is Return to Seoul worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 498 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Return to Seoul?
Return to Seoul runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Does Return to Seoul have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Return to Seoul. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Return to Seoul parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Return to Seoul is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Return to Seoul on?
Return to Seoul is streaming on MUBI in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Return to Seoul?
If you liked Return to Seoul, try Love According to Dalva, Broker, Capernaum.
Who directed Return to Seoul?
Return to Seoul (2022) was directed by Davy Chou and stars Park Ji-min, Oh Kwang-rok, Guka Han.