Tells the story of Tra and his family and their fight for survival in post-war Vietnam. Before moving to the city Tra’s family were rice farmers but now they live in overcrowded conditions where malnutrition and disease are increasing
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
322989
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → City and town life
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Vietnam
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Vietnam War, 1961-1975
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → War and society
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → City and town life
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Vietnam - Economic conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Vietnam - Social Conditions
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)