somewhere
I grew up
This film explores identity, memory, and belonging through the experience of growing up between cultures. It follows a Korean woman raised in Malaysia and now living in Seoul, reflecting the quiet tension of feeling shaped by one place but seen as belonging to another.
The voiceover moves between Malay, English, and Korean, mirroring the shifts in identity, while the visuals contrast intimate close up moments with wide shots of the city, emphasising presence and displacement.
The ending is intentionally open, inviting audiences to reflect on their own roots and what it means to feel at home or to exist between homes.
Growing up, I was often told I didn’t quite fit my own culture. This film lives in that perpetual space where language shifts, memories linger, and belonging is never fixed.
Narrated through the life of someone being brought up in different environments, projected my own experience of being surrounded by different cultures as I grew up. Moving between languages and places, shows how identity is shaped not only by where we are but by what we carry with us. A quiet reflection on where we come from, and what stays with us.
Featuring the talented Eunseo Chang
Song Credits:
RITUAL (evocation) by
@mrjonhopkins , Vylana, 7RAYS, Ishq, Cherif Hashizume
Chala (My Soul Is On A Loop) by
@barrycantswim, Aster Aweke
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