Grandfather and Grandson, Dir. Tham Nguyen Thi, 2006
29 mins
Returning to her ancestral village, director Tham Nguyen Thi captures a deeply personal portrait of tradition passed down, and quietly questioned. A young man, guided by his grandfather, contemplates his role as the eldest son, staying behind while his peers leave for the city. Between duty and desire, the film explores the slow evolution of familial roles in rural Vietnam.
Flowing with the Current / Giua Dong Phu Sa, Dir. Ly Nguyễn Ngọc Thảo, 2020
32 mins
On an island in the Mekong Delta, families build a tourism initiative rooted in community and shared labour. As success arrives, so too does outside interest, and the threat of exploitation. A compelling story of collective power, rural entrepreneurship, and the struggle to hold onto autonomy in a fast-developing world.
A Live Musical Response + Poetry + Q&A
45 mins
Inspired by the themes of land, labour, and legacy, artists will offer a creative response before an open conversation with the audience. What can these rural stories tell us about resilience, responsibility, and who gets to define “progress”?
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