---
title: "Motherland"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/motherland-2022"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1144684
imdb_id: "tt18162654"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 18
community_rating: 0.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Motherland (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/motherland-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Motherland is a 2022 narrative short film directed by Christina Yoon. The story follows Leah, a Korean adoptee raised in America, as she returns to Korea to search for her birth mother despite facing secrecy from her own family and the adoption agency.

The film explores themes of longing and the relentless pursuit of truth regarding one's origins. It is a drama with a runtime of 18 minutes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Korean adoptee returns to Korea to uncover the truth about her biological origins."

### Why Watch
- Explores the emotional longing to discover one's true origins
- Follows a relentless protagonist on a solo journey
- Depicts the challenges of navigating secrecy within adoption agencies and family

### Caveats & Content Note
- The film is a short narrative production with an 18 minute runtime
- Tone & Suitability: This is a drama focused on a personal journey of discovery.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #korean-adoptee-journey, #search-for-origins, #family-secrets, #solo-journey, #drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Eventive | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Eventive | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Eventive | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Eventive | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Christina Yoon

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tiffany Chu** as *Leah*
- **Kim Tae-woo**
- **Hong Kyung**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: How long is the film Motherland?
The film has a runtime of 18 minutes.

### Q: What is the main plot of the movie?
A Korean adoptee returns to Korea to search for her birth mother and discover the truth of her origins.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Christina Yoon.

### Q: Is Motherland a feature-length film?
No, it is a narrative short film.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Motherland — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1144684)
- [Motherland (2022) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14648264/fullcredits/)
- [Motherland (TV Series 2016–2022) - IMDb](https://m.imdb.com/title/tt6006350/)
- [Motherland (2022 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motherland_(2022_film))
- [Motherland (2022) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1038304-motherland/cast)
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