After a perilous journey across the pacific, a family of Vietnamese refugees settles in Montreal, in the hopes of starting a new life. Through a series of flashbacks, the whole picture of their story comes into view, as seen by the youngest family member, Tinh (Djandji), who is still processing the trauma of what they left behind, and struggling with her new setting and language.
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 stunningly captured and deeply moving.
“An exceptional and beautiful film.” – Isobel Grieve, Montréal Guardian
CastChloé Djandji
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Event Primary Language
English
Accessibility
Venue deemed accessible by event host. Ramp, accessible seating areas at the front and back, and companion seats.
Address
Halifax Central Library,
5440 Spring Garden Rd,
Halifax, NS, B3J 1E9 Get Directions