Concerning My Daughter

"“Why does my daughter like girls? Why do other parents find it necessary to present me with a dilemma I have no reason to ponder or resolve, and persistently pressure me to just come to terms with it?” Concerning My Daughter examines questions such as these and delves into the lives of women facing the violence of hatred and exclusion. The narrative follows a mother in the first person, her daughter, and her daughter’s same-sex partner. They begin living together for financial reasons. Central to the narrative are the mother — reluctantly confronted with her daughter’s private life that she prefers to ignore — and the daughter, who struggles with societal opposition. As their uneasy cohabitation progresses, the mother’s routines take unexpected turns. Concerning my Daughter is a powerful work that candidly and coolly depicts generational conflicts and the absurdities present in Korean society. It has also been adapted into a film and translated for audiences in many countries worldwide."