Vietnam / USA,
1999, 113 min
Plots(1)
An American in Ho Chi Minh City looks for a daughter he fathered during the war. He meets Woody, a child who's a street vendor, and when Woody's case of wares disappears, he thinks the soldier took it. Woody hunts for him. A cyclo driver, Hai, gives a ride to Lan, a hotel call girl, and starts waiting for her daily; he falls in love with her and tries to break through her tough veneer. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Independent Spirit Awards
- 2000 - Lisa Rinzler (Best Cinematography)
- 2000 - Jason Kliot, Joana Vicente, Tony Bui (Best First Feature - Over $500,000)
Berlinale (Berlin International Film Festival)
- 1999 - Tony Bui (Golden Bear for Best Film)
Sundance Film Festival
- 1999 - Tony Bui (U.S. Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic)
- 1999 - Lisa Rinzler (Cinematography Award: U. S. Dramatic)
- 1999 - Tony Bui (Audience Award: U.S. Dramatic)