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The Return

7.220181h 25mMovieDocumentaryDrama

Two Danish-Korean adoptees return for the first time to the country they of their birth. Confronted with the spirit of their Motherland and the personal stories of the fellow adoptees they meet in the city of Seoul, Karoline and Thomas are…

DirectorMalene Choi Jensen
WriterSissel Dalsgaard Thomsen
ProducersPeter Hyldahl·Katja Adomeit

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Cast · Directed by Malene Choi Jensen

THThomas Hwan
Thomas Hwan
Thomas
KLKaroline Sofie Lee
Karoline Sofie Lee
Karoline
SI
Seong In-ja
Thomas' mor

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Which OTT platform streams The Return?

The Return is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla and myfilmfriend in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Return on Netflix?

No, The Return is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Kanopy and Hoopla.

Is The Return on Amazon Prime Video?

The Return isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Return for free?

The Return is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.