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10/06/07
Journey From The Fall (2007)
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Reviews Counted: 24 Fresh: 22 Rotten:2 Average Rating: 7.6/10
Consensus:
Ham Tran's ambitious film proves to be extremely powerful due to stunning photography and passionate performances.
Runtime: 2 hrs 15 mins
Synopsis: With its harrowing tale of a Vietnamese family's experiences following the fall of Saigon in 1975, JOURNEY FROM THE FALL depicts a side of the Vietnam War that has seldom been depicted on the screen. Foregoing much explanation of the country's political turmoil, director Ham Tran (who also... [More]
Genre: Dramas
Starring: Kieu Chinh, Long Nguyen, Diem Lien, Nguyen Thai Nguyen, Jayvee Mai The Hiep
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As a fictional version of historical fact, it artfully tells a story of humanity that will interest anyone who wants to understand what happens in a war zone when the shooting stops.
08/17/07
It's to the great credit of Tran and his cast that the movie has such immediacy, gracefulness and power.
08/17/07
Writer/director Ham Tran sheds light on life in post-Vietnam War, and there are some very strong moments.
08/09/07
noteworthy film provides unforgettable human faces that bring greater awareness about this under reported history
07/14/07
An emotionally intense story of capture, imprisonment, torture and escape.
05/31/07
Beautifully photographed and acted, it's a story that sticks with you.
05/31/07
An emotionally moving film that presents the story of the Vietnam War aftermath from the perspective of those who once called themselves Vietnamese.
05/22/07
A stunningly ambitious Vietnamese-American indie film that aims to wrap up the whole of the Vietnamese experience into a Vietnamese Exodus.
05/22/07
A first-rate cast, script, committed director and physical production that burns with authenticity make Journey From the Fall affecting history for all who wish to avoid the doom of forgetting its lesson.
04/20/07
Its sad story is ultimately humane and compelling, thanks to some special faces placed in the saga.
04/01/07
An example of sophisticated, impassioned filmmaking involving mainly people who lived through the harrowing experiences so unsparingly depicted, Journey From the Fall powerfully illustrates the refugee/immigrant experience.
03/23/07
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An aching look at the rigors experienced by a people denied a true place in the world to call their own.
03/23/07
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