A family of Vietnamese refugees settles in Montreal in the hopes of starting a new life, charting successes and setbacks as they adapt to their new country. The film weaves together their experiences in Canada with a series of flashbacks to their comfortable life in Vietnam, the political upheaval that forced them to flee, and their perilous journey across the Pacific.
Brilliantly adapted from Kim Thúy’s Governor General Award-winning novel of the same name, this compassionate story of resilience in the face of adversity is uplifting and deeply moving.
“An exceptional and beautiful film.” – Isobel Grieve, Montréal Guardian
CastChloé Djandji, Jean Bui, Chantal Thuy
Ratings by Province or Territory
14A
Alberta
PG
British Columbia
PG
Manitoba
NR
New Brunswick
NR
Newfoundland and Labrador
NR
Nova Scotia
14A
Northwest Territories
14A
Nunavut
PG
Ontario
NR
Prince Edward Island
G
Québec
PG
Saskatchewan
PG
Yukon
Event Primary Language
French
Accessibility
Venue deemed accessible by event host. The library is located on the ground floor, with reserved parking and automatic doors. The building is wheelchair accessible and includes accessible washrooms.
Address
Petit-Rocher Public Library,
57 Rochette Street,
Petit Rocher, NB, E8J 1J5 Get Directions
