Following Ah Man’s arrival in Hong Kong as a stowaway, the Vietnamese teenager seeks out his cousin for help to earn a living. Thereafter he becomes an apprentice with a compatriot Vietnamese painter. One day, Ah Man accidentally discovers his cousin’s disgraceful secret, while the painter faces deportation for his own illegal residency status. The Boy from Vietnam marked the debut of Ann Hui’s Vietnam Trilogy.

In the aftermath of the Vietnam War, a photojournalist in Hong Kong becomes emotionally involved in the plight of Vietnamese refugees seeking asylum. As she documents their experiences, she confronts the harsh realities of violence, torture, and social injustice. Along the way, she grapples with her own identity and her role as an observer. Boat People is a powerful drama that explores the repercussions of war and the resilience of the human spirit.

Wu Viet is a Vietnamese refugee who wants to leave his country behind and start over in the United States. First, he must make his way to Hong Kong, but as he passes through Thailand, he meets a beautiful woman who travels with him. Wu and his new love end up in a refugee camp in Thailand, where they discover many of their countrymen are disappearing under mysterious circumstances. As Wu tries to learn the truth about what's happening, he discovers his life is in danger, and he must flee to the Philippines for safety.