Returnees
By gosha
Category: Society
Back in 2018, in Beijing, I photographed young returnees who had studied abroad and were rebuilding life at home. My portraits and interviews trace career choices, family pressure and post-study abroad reintegration. Returnees 海归 pairs images with Hengtee Lim's "Different Worlds" and won a PX3 2019 honourable mention.
Rolly's Take
This blog resonates with those who find themselves caught between two worlds, seeking to navigate the complexities of identity and belonging in a rapidly changing landscape. It speaks to the returnees, the dreamers who have tasted life abroad yet grapple with the weight of expectations upon their return home. As they stand at the intersection of ambition and the familiar, they are drawn into a dance of reinvention, where every experience abroad is both a gift and a burden. The exploration of these nuanced frictions invites readers to reflect on their own journeys and the stories that shape their lives, revealing profound truths hidden beneath the surface of everyday existence.