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Viet and Nam

Fri, Apr 25 • 8:40 PM
Roxie Theater

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Presented by OUTlook, 'Viet and Nam' is a poignant film about two young miners, Nam and Viet, who confront danger and darkness in the underground coal mines. As one of them prepares to embark on a new life, they are faced with the pressing need to find Nam’s father's remains, a soldier lost in a distant forest. The film explores their journey, retracing the past through poignant memories. This film, directed by Trương Minh Quý, offers a moving narrative set against the backdrop of Vietnam.

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