Description:

A tale about Vietnamese refugees sent to an orientation camp on the Camp Pendleton Marine Base in California, this movie focuses on a young boy and his sister. Set in 1975, the film chronicles the stories told to the two children by other refugees in the camp and of Tai Tran, who dares to introduce himself to Sergeant Jim Lance. In developing a relationship with Lance, Tran is able to improve conditions and communication for all in the refugee camp.

Year:

2004

Directed By:

Timothy Linh Bui

Genres:

Drama

Release Date:

23 April 2004 (South Korea)

Language:

English , Vietnamese

Runtime:

115 min

Origin/Country:

USA

Shooting Location:

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, USA