Daughter from Danang
Originally released in 2002. Daughter from Danang is a documentary/history film. directed by Gail Dolgin. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
In 1975, as the Vietnam War was ending, thousands of orphans and Amerasian children were brought to the United States as part of "Operation Babylift." Daughter from Danang tells the dramatic story of one of these children, Heidi Bub (a.k.a. Mai Thi Hiep), and her Vietnamese mother, Mai Thi Kim, separated at the war's end and reunited 22 years later. Heidi, now living in Tennessee - a married woman with kids - had always dreamt of a joyful reunion. When she ventures to Vietnam to meet her mother, she unknowingly embarks on an emotional pilgrimage that spans decades and distance. Unlike most reunion stories that climax with a cliché happy ending, Daughter from Danang is a real-life drama. Journeying from the Vietnam War to Pulaski, Tennessee and back to Vietnam, Daughter from Danang tensely unfolds as cultural differences and the years of separation take their toll in a riveting film about longing and the personal legacy of war.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 11, 2002
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Interfaze Educational Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daughter from Danang about?
In 1975, as the Vietnam War was ending, thousands of orphans and Amerasian children were brought to the United States as part of "Operation Babylift." Daughter from Danang tells the dramatic story ...
Who directed Daughter from Danang?
Daughter from Danang was directed by Gail Dolgin.
How long is Daughter from Danang?
Daughter from Danang has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Daughter from Danang released?
Daughter from Danang was released on January 11, 2002 in theaters.