Movies and TvShows featuring "vietnamese-refugees" theme.

An espionage thriller and cross-culture satire about the struggles of a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy during the final days of the Vietnam War and his resulting exile in the United States.

Based on the Governor General's Award-winning novel by Kim Thúy, Ru is the story of the arduous journey of a wealthy family fleeing from Vietnam, before landing in Quebec.

Last Days in Vietnam is a documentary that focuses on the final days of the Vietnam War and the chaotic evacuation of Saigon. It explores the efforts made by American soldiers and diplomats to save as many South Vietnamese allies and refugees as possible before the fall of Saigon to the North Vietnamese forces.

Saigon, U.S.A is a documentary that chronicles the experiences of Vietnamese refugees who fled their homeland during the Vietnam War and settled in the United States. It explores their journey, struggles, and the cultural conflicts they faced while adapting to urban life in a new country.

The intertwining fates of two Vietnamese sisters who sustain a wartime relationship through written correspondence.

A group of corrupt police detectives go on a manhunt for an ex-collogue who they believe could blow their whole rotten operation wide open.

The plot of 'A Cloud Never Dies' revolves around the life of Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese monk. It showcases how his wisdom and compassion were shaped by the suffering endured during the war. The documentary explores Thich Nhat Hanh's path of engaged action, which serves as a beacon of hope and progress for millions, illuminating the potential to make positive change in the world.

Latvian Coyote is a compelling documentary that delves into the world of illegal immigration and border smuggling. The film explores the challenges faced by both the immigrants and the border guards, shedding light on the human stories behind these complex issues. From Vietnamese refugees to immigrant smugglers, the documentary offers a gripping and thought-provoking account of the realities of illegal immigration and the consequences it has on individuals and communities.

On August 3rd, 1979, a Vietnamese refugee shoots and kills a white crab fisherman at the town docks in Seadrift, TX. What began as a fishing dispute erupts in violence and ignites a resurgence of the KKK and open hostilities against the Vietnamese along the Gulf Coast. Set during the early days of Vietnamese refugee arrival, “Seadrift” examines the circumstances that led up to the shooting, its tumultuous aftermath, and the unexpected consequences that continue to reverberate today.

In 1975, a seven-months pregnant Vietnamese refugee, Giap, escapes Saigon in a boat and, within weeks, finds herself working on an assembly line in Seymour, Indiana. 35 years later, her aspiring filmmaker son, Tony, decides to document her final day of work at the last ironing board factory in America.

Standup comedian Fred Le hears the stories of a diverse range of young overseas-born Vietnamese who made their way back to the land that their parents left following the end of the Vietnam War. The Empathizer explores identity and the impact of trauma among Việt Kiều who grew up a generation removed from tragic events of the past.

A portrait of a Vietnamese-Canadian family opening up a restaurant and cocktail bar in Calgary's Chinatown, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.