Seoul to Soul

Born in Seoul, South Korea, but abandoned as an infant, Wade was adopted by Mormon missionaries and raised in Utah. Surrounded by white siblings and friends, Wade never developed an understanding of his cultural heritage, growing to dislike his Asian features. Simultaneously, his religious upbringing made him feel ashamed of his budding desires for other men. Wade's alienation from his history, from his sexuality and from his family eventually led to estrangement from those around him, substance abuse, and, finally, prison.

Paul Detwiler & Michael Chen 2006 18 min. USA