A disgruntled, prejudiced Korean War veteran seeks redemption when a Hmong teenager tries to steal his Gran Torino. Through their interactions, the man learns about empathy and forms an unexpected bond.
Set in a breath-taking primitive landscape in the mountainous provinces of Vietnam, the film tells the story of a Hmong tribe girl named Pao. She was raised by her stepmother, for her real mother left her when she was little. One day, her stepmother dies in an accident, and she begins to track down her birth mother. But her journey turns out to disclose an unsealed sentimental drama of the family in the past.
In 1985, a Hmong family embarks on an adventurous journey filled with comedy as they navigate through the challenges of the year.
Hang Sou and his family, preliterate tribal farmers, await resettlement in a refugee camp in Thailand after fleeing their war-consumed native Laos. "Becoming American" records their odyssey as they travel to and resettle in the United States. As they face nine months of intense culture shock, prejudice, and gradual adaptation to their new home in Seattle, the family provides a rare insight into refugee resettlement and cultural diversity issues.
A young Hmong woman wants to live with her boyfriend, but struggles to leave her mother.
A young woman of Hmong, living with her friend. They are unexpectedly confronted with a challenging situation that involves a longstanding practice within their tribe. The situation presents a difficult ethical and emotional dilemma for them.
A documentary about the atrocities committed against the Hmong people by the Laos government. Shot by Hmong people with cameras provided to them in 2006, this film provides a unique look into one of the worst, and silent, human rights tragedies of the 21st century.
A Hmong guide's daily life in the mountains of Sapa, North Vietnam.
The Love Market is a captivating documentary that delves into the intricacies of love and relationships in the unique setting of the Vietnamese market. It follows the journey of a teenage girl from the Hmong community as she navigates the challenges of finding love, while also exploring the impact of tourism on this traditional courtship ritual. Through the personal stories of the individuals involved, the film offers a poignant glimpse into the complexities of love in a rapidly changing society.
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