Return to Seoul (2022) | How Woke Is It?

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Return to Seoul2022

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What We Think

Return to Seoul brings refreshing depth and honesty. It focuses on personal growth and cross-cultural tension rather than serving up the usual Hollywood ideological checklist. For those tired of heavy-handed wokeness, this film is a breath of fresh air.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Return to Seoul focuses on nuanced character exploration rather than agenda-driven storytelling. While the central character is an adoptee exploring her identity, the narrative prioritizes her emotional journey over any forced representation or ideological signaling. It doesn't fall prey to tokenism or excessive identity politics.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

The film portrays family, tradition, and personal history respectfully, diving into the complexities of identity without mocking or undermining cultural roots. There's genuine engagement with Korean culture and adoption issues, making it far from a vehicle for rewriting tradition or pathologizing masculinity or family.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

Return to Seoul is introspective, not preachy. It allows multiple perspectives and doesn't reduce dissent to caricature. There's no obvious villainization of tradition or overbearing ideological sameness. The film embraces personal and cultural conflict in a way that encourages genuine conversation.

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