Mioka, adopted from Korea to the United States as a child, attempted to find her roots multiple times but faced failure each time. Through other adoptees, she discovered "Banet," a group of Korean women dedicated to helping international adoptees in their search for identity, and she decided to enlist their help. As they traced Mioka's roots using her adoption documents, they discovered that the information in the original paperwork was inaccurate or inconsistent. A...more

Mioka, adopted from Korea to the United States as a child, attempted to find her roots multiple times but faced failure each time. Through other adoptees, she discovered "Banet," a group of Korean women dedicated to helping international adoptees in their search for identity, and she decided to enlist their help. As they traced Mioka's roots using her adoption documents, they discovered that the information in the original paperwork was inaccurate or inconsistent. And her search is hindered by these fabricated documents. Initially, both Mioka and Banet did not suspect the goodwill of the adoption agency. However, they soon realized that international adoption was, in fact, a form of "child export," colluding with government policies. They were outraged to discover that not only Mioka but also tens of thousands of children had been sold abroad in a manner akin to child trafficking.
Now, they must confront the absurd truth that goes beyond merely finding Mioka's mother. This journey evolves into a mission to expose the systemic injustices surrounding international adoption, challenging the narratives and structures that have allowed such practices to persist. Through this, Mioka and Banet hope to shed light on the hidden realities of adoption and advocate for the rights of all aless