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Isle Child
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Isle Child

2027-03-01 · 88 min · Not rated

Drama

When a Korean-American adoptee discovers his birthmother is terminally ill, he must decide whether to preserve his American identity or uncover his vague past.

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Directors
Thomas Percy Kim
Production companies
Black Box Features, Brickhead, Akiko, Sons of Rigor Films, Mr. Romance, Terra Productions
Countries
United States of America, United Kingdom, South Korea
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ethan HwangEthan HwangSi Miller
Samantha MathisSamantha MathisCarey Miller
Sam RobardsSam RobardsThomas Miller
Ben WangBen WangYang
Ava DeMaryAva DeMaryLia
Jacob MoskovitzJacob MoskovitzCarter
Will PriceWill PriceJonah
Ben WeinswigBen WeinswigLucas
Park Ye-niPark Ye-niYeona
Hale LytleHale LytlePerkins
Brian McCarthyBrian McCarthyMr. Wilson
Stephen ReichStephen ReichCoach V
Jack CerconeJack CerconeMacPhee
Dong Bang-wooDong Bang-wooHotteok Haraboji
Lee Chae-kyungLee Chae-kyungDream Birthmother
Cha HeeHayoon

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