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

The Empathizer (2024)

Name: The Empathizer
Director: Fred Le
Genre: Documentary, Comedy
Released: 2024-10-13
Duration: 59 min
Cast: Andy Van, Alex Duong, Viet Nguyen, Sean Porter, Matt Tran

October 13, 202459mEN

Documentary Comedy

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Overview

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.

Director

Fred Le

Writer

Fred Le