my father: podcast appearances and interviews

My Father is a 2007 South Korean film based on a true story, focusing on a character named James, played by Daniel Henney. James works as an army captain with the United States Forces Korea and embarks on a journey to find his biological parents in South Korea. During his search, he encounters his real father, a condemned murderer on death row, leading to questions about his family history and motivations. As the story unfolds, more truths about his father's life are revealed. The film's release sparked controversy due to opposition from the victims' families, but it was commercially successful, topping box office sales in its first week. The narrative is inspired by the real-life story of Aaron Bates, an insurance broker living in Arizona. In reality, Bates' DNA test confirmed that the man on death row was not his biological father, although the film explores the emotional and moral complexities surrounding the search for identity and the nature of family connections.