Set in 1975 just after the South-North unification, Bui Thac Chuyen's debut film portrays the exceptional life force of the Vietnamese people who struggled to survive in their devastated land. The new land allotted to Tai, a former soldier of the defeated NME, is covered with unexploded bombs and landmines. With no other job opportunities, and two families to support--he has committed bigamy during the war--he begins clearning the landmines and selling them on the black market. Cosponsored with the IVCE, The Dept.of Asian Studies, the Southeast Asia Studies Program, the East Asian Studies Program, the Peace Studies Program and the Cornell Vietnamese Association. With special guests director Bui Thac Chuyen and cinematographer Hoang Tan Phat.
2007, color, 1 hour 45 minutes, Vietnam