Can't I Go Instead

Can't I Go Instead explores the intertwined lives of a Korean nobleman's daughter and her maidservant against the backdrop of the early 20th century, including the tumult of World War II and the Korean War. As the noblewoman is forced into marriage and relocated to the United States after her suitor's arrest, her maidservant faces a harrowing fate in her place. The narrative delves into their struggles for survival and identity, culminating in a profound journey back to a post-war Korea where they confront their pasts and seek to reclaim their lives.