Cake
"Based on Mitchell Pham's True Story"
Originally released in 2012. Cake is a documentary/history film. directed by Sally Tran. At just 10 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Andy Nguyen, Andy Nguyen, and Mitchell Pham
Synopsis
This documentary is about courage and survival and having the will and perseverance to succeed despite considerable obstacles. The story of Mitchell Pham's remarkable journey is told through the evocative use of stop-frame animation, created from a Vietnamese traditional folded paper craft, mixed with live action to show an innovative account of his harrowing but ultimately inspirational journey from Vietnamese prison camp, to a life in New Zealand after the Vietnam war.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Andy Nguyen
as Oliver
Andy Nguyen
as Mitchell at 12
Mitchell Pham
as Himself
Vinh Ngoc Tran
as Captain 1 (Voice)/Young Boy
Hai Ho Tran
as Captain 2 (Voice)
Huong Tran
as Mother (Voice)
Loan Thi Tran
as Girl (Voice)
Kate Nguyen
as Girl Crying (Voice)
Bong Le Thi
as Woman Calling (Voice)
My Le Thi
as Woman Praying (Voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cake about?
This documentary is about courage and survival and having the will and perseverance to succeed despite considerable obstacles. The story of Mitchell Pham's remarkable journey is told through the ev...
Who directed Cake?
Cake was directed by Sally Tran.
How long is Cake?
Cake has a runtime of 0 hours and 10 minutes (10 minutes total).
When was Cake released?
Cake was released on August 11, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cake?
The main cast of Cake includes Andy Nguyen, Andy Nguyen, Mitchell Pham, Vinh Ngoc Tran, Hai Ho Tran.