Name: The story of a girl
Uploaded: 2008-07-02T06:30:00Z
Duration: 24 min 45 s
Description: Photographer Rick Smolan tells the unforgettable story of a young Amerasian girl, a fateful photograph, and an adoption saga with a twist.

Rick Smolan: The story of a girl

The story of a girl

Photographer Rick Smolan tells the unforgettable story of a young Amerasian girl, a fateful photograph, and an adoption saga with a twist.

A chance encounter with an abandoned Amerasian girl in Korea sparked an extraordinary journey that redefined lives. After her grandmother’s dying wish led to a cross-cultural adoption, the young girl overcame trauma, language barriers, and even a hotel fire to thrive in a new family. Her leadership and resilience inspired those around her, ultimately reconnecting her with her roots and building a bridge between two worlds. This story reveals how empathy and action can create ripples of hope.