Abstract:
This study aimed to examine how a film's content was affected by culture when it is
adapted in a transnational context. The research was based on format adaptations in
films context. The theoretical framework for this study was the Theory of Adaptation
and the purpose was to analyze how the nature of the adapted film and its format
elements were modified for the local audience and how the original film was
influenced by it. The study followed a qualitative research design, and in-depth
analysis of the adaptations was conducted. The South Korean film "Miracle in Cell
No.7" and its three adaptations were analyzed for this purpose. The data collected
from the sample was analyzed through thematic content analysis and three major
themes were emerged i.e., culture, narrative structure and time and space. The
findings of the study indicated that culture has a substantial influence on the content
of adaptations, as evidenced by the incorporation of diverse cultural elements, such
as language, religion, and local customs, into the films. These results support the idea
that adaptations are independent works that evolve based on their cultural origins and
localized to provide audiences with a distinctive viewing experience while remaining
faithful to the source material.
