Documentary ·Comedy · 2024 · 59m

The Empathizer

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Director
Fred Le
Cast
Andy Van as Alex Duong as Viet Nguyen as Sean Porter as Matt Tran as An Pham as
Crew
Hak Lonh — Editor Fred Le — Writer Fred Le — Producer Hak Lonh — Producer
Tagline

Young overseas-born Vietnamese immigrants are returning to the country their parents fled decades ago. Why?

Synopsis

Standup comedian Fred Le hears the stories of a diverse range of young overseas-born Vietnamese who made their way back to the land that their parents left following the end of the Vietnam War. The Empathizer explores identity and the impact of trauma among Việt Kiều who grew up a generation removed from tragic events of the past.

Trailer The Empathizer — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
vietnam warvietnamimmigrationvietnamese refugeesasian american
Key Collaborators
Fred Le Director Hak Lonh Editor Fred Le Writer Fred Le Producer Hak Lonh Producer
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