Movies and TvShows featuring "mekong-river" theme.

Operation Mekong follows a group of Chinese undercover agents who are on a dangerous mission to uncover a major drug trafficking operation in the Golden Triangle region. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they encounter deadly obstacles and face the harsh realities of the illegal drug trade. With lives at stake, they must navigate through treacherous waters of the Mekong River and confront powerful criminals to bring justice.

Beyond Utopia is a gripping documentary that follows the journey of several families as they try to escape the oppressive regime of North Korea. It provides a rare and eye-opening glimpse into a world that is unknown to most of us.

A medical doctor vacationing in Southeast Asia becomes a fugitive when he is falsely accused of murder. He must flee from the police and navigate the dangerous landscapes of Bangkok, Laos, and the Mekong River. With the help of a local woman, he sets out on a journey to clear his name and find the real killer.

After World War II Larry learns that his flying buddy Mike will only live a short time despite the efforts of the doctors. He takes on a profitable flying job for profiteers Maris to finance a good time for his buddy. As the plane takes off he shoves Maris' secretary Susan on board. When Mike falls for her, Larry tells her to play along for Mike's sake. She, of course, falls for Larry.

Michael Landon stars in this real life story about a journalist in Laos, and the extent to which he will go for his girlfriend.

A volleyball team made up of individuals, who are homosexual, face several challenges as fame gets in the way of their bond coupled with their other differences.

Saigon, early 2000s. Photography student Vu has just arrived from Vietnam's backwaters and is immediately attracted to his handsome roommate Thang, who works odd jobs as a bouncer and low-level drug dealer. Entranced by the nocturnal rhythms of Thang's world, Vu follows him around the city where he meets Van, a ballet-cum-exotic dancer and Thang's sometimes-girlfriend.

Where East Is East (1929) is a romantic drama film set in Southeast Asia. The story follows a young man who falls in love with an older woman, leading to a series of seductive and thrilling events. The film explores themes of seduction, romance, and the clash of cultures in the South Seas.

Twenty-year-old Joseph and his sixteen-year-old sister Suzanne live in the merciless conditions of an intemperate foreign land with their widowed mother. Their mother attempts to exert a hold on her children by involving them in the family's run-down rice plantation. However the siblings seek liberation, and look for this in their romantic lives. Suzanne becomes involved with Michael and Joseph finds a love interest in Claude.

Produced by the Luang Prabang Film Festival, "MEKONG 2030" is a collection of short narrative films that envision the future of the Mekong River from five different national and cultural perspectives. Set in the year 2030, they aim to both entertain and inspire audiences to actively protect this critical life source.

The Empire of Mid-South is a documentary that covers the fight for independence in Southeast Asia during the French colonial era. It explores themes of guerrilla warfare, the struggle for power, and the impact of colonialism. The film contains archive footage and features literary narration. It provides a comprehensive overview of the wars and conflicts that took place in the region. The documentary also delves into the political motives behind the Japanese puppet regime and highlights the role of various factions in the fight for freedom.

If you would like to witness the forces of colonialism in brute action, Rithy Panh’s extraordinary new film provides the long view. A masterpiece of editing, the film assembles archival footage and antiqued title cards into a wordless recapturing of the Indochinese Empire, beginning with the early days of French occupation. In this prelapsarian age, everything is golden with promise. Ladies, in empire waist gowns and enormous hats, throw candies to local children. Great steamships carry French culture abroad, and the Tricolore flag flies on high.