Directed by:
Hans Petter MolandScreenplay:
Sabina MurrayCinematography:
Stuart DryburghComposer:
Zbigniew PreisnerCast:
Damien Nguyen, Bai Ling, Nick Nolte, Tim Roth, Temuera Morrison, Arthur J. Nascarella, Carl Savering, Thi Kim Xuan Chau, Libby Villari, Victor MaciasVOD (1)
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Bui Doi - "less than dust" - is a slur aimed at Vietnamese children with American fathers. The Beautiful Country, set in 1990, relates the odyssey of a young Bui Doi as he who embarks on a personal journey with a young beautiful woman, Ling, aboard a refugee ship to America in search of a better life and Binh`s estranged American father . Binh escapes Vietnam, endures refugee camp, and survives a brutal ocean crossing and indentured servitude with a human-trafficking ring. Nevertheless, he manages to keep hope, humanity, and a generous spirit alive as he searches for a connection with his long lost family. His quest leads him from Saigon to Malaysia to New York City and, finally to a remote Texas ranch and a redemptive reunion. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Damien Nguyen
Best movies:
The Beautiful Country (2004)
Bai Ling
China
Best movies:
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
Lords of Dogtown (2005)
The Crow (1994)
Nick Nolte
USA
Best movies:
Warrior (2011)
Hotel Rwanda (2004)
U Turn (1997)
Tim Roth
UK
Best movies:
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Reservoir Dogs (1992)
Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (1990)
Temuera Morrison
New Zealand
Best movies:
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
Once Were Warriors (1994)
Moana (2016)
Arthur J. Nascarella
USA
Best movies:
Enemy of the State (1998)
Happiness (1998)
The Curse of the Jade Scorpion (2001)
Carl Savering
Best movies:
Temple Grandin (2010) (TV movie)
The Beautiful Country (2004)
To Serve and Protect (1999) (TV movie)
Thi Kim Xuan Chau
Best movies:
The Beautiful Country (2004)
Libby Villari
USA
Best movies:
What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)
A Perfect World (1993)
Boys Don't Cry (1999)
Victor Macias
Best movies:
Maria Full of Grace (2004)
The Beautiful Country (2004)
Dinocroc vs. Supergator (2010) (TV movie)