‘Return to Seoul’ Could Be a Return to Anywhere

Director Davy Chou has built a film around a main character who’s as churlish as she is confused, indicating that he has an adroit way with universal truths.

Aurora Films via Pictures Classics
Park Ji-Min in ‘Return to Seoul.’ Aurora Films via Pictures Classics

There are any number of truisms brought to mind by “Return to Seoul,” the remarkable new film by director and screenwriter Davy Chou. Certainly, Thomas Wolfe’s cautionary dictum, “You can’t go home again,” is one of them. Then there’s Aesop’s advice to be careful about what we wish for, lest it come true. Also let’s not forget the words of the immortal Richard Penniman Jr., better known as Little Richard, who once mused about getting what you want but losing what you had. 

Have an account? Log In

To continue reading, please select:

Limited Access

Enter your email to read for FREE

Get 1 FREE article

Continue with
or
Unlimited Access

Join the Sun for a PENNY A DAY

$0.01/day for 60 days

Cancel anytime

100% ad free experience

Unlimited article and commenting access

Full annual dues ($120) billed after 60 days

By continuing you agree to our
Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
Advertisement
The New York Sun

© 2025 The New York Sun Company, LLC. All rights reserved.

Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. The material on this site is protected by copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used.

The New York Sun

Sign in or  Create a free account

or
By continuing you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use