Letter to an Unknown Mother
Released just last year. Letter to an Unknown Mother is a documentary film. directed by Cho Jinseok. At just 65 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The film follows an abandoned son's search for the mother who left him. Like the final scene of Im Kwon-taek’s Gilsotteum (1986), which evokes the primal power of Korean kinship, this journey is filled with lingering images and sounds. Chronicling his travels through Japan, Portugal, and Spain, the film traces the unbreakable—if unseen—thread of blood that connects a mother and son, and extends through a scattered people.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Letter to an Unknown Mother about?
The film follows an abandoned son's search for the mother who left him. Like the final scene of Im Kwon-taek’s Gilsotteum (1986), which evokes the primal power of Korean kinship, this journey is ...
Who directed Letter to an Unknown Mother?
Letter to an Unknown Mother was directed by Cho Jinseok.
How long is Letter to an Unknown Mother?
Letter to an Unknown Mother has a runtime of 1 hours and 5 minutes (65 minutes total).
When was Letter to an Unknown Mother released?
Letter to an Unknown Mother was released on September 12, 2025 in theaters.