Storyline

What does it mean to adopted and brought up far away from your country of birth? In “Given Away,” this week’s moving new Op-Doc by directors Glenn and Julie Morey, Korean adoptees who grew up in Western countries reflect on the complicated emotional terrain that they’ve navigated in their lives. Glenn Morey was himself adopted from Korea in the wake of the Korean war, and the directors have channeled that connection to create a beautifully nuanced and emotional film. As the Moreys write of Glenn’s experience interviewing adoptees, “He has needed others like him … to help him make sense of his life. They have also helped him make peace with the universe.”

Key Information

Director Glenn Morey
Studio The New York Times
Language EN

Frequently Asked Questions

Given Away was released on July 23, 2019.

The runtime of Given Away is 16m.

Given Away is a Documentary movie.

Given Away is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Given Away was directed by Glenn Morey.

Given Away is originally in English.