Journey From the Fall

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Johnny Y @JohnnyYang 21h This movie tells a story of a Vietnamese family after the fall of Saigon in 1975 at the end of the Vietnam War. While many American films focus on U.S. soldiers, this movie canters the Vietnamese perspective, especially those who were on the losing side of the war. That shift in viewpoint is what makes the film powerful and historically important. The film shows the harsh reality of reeducation camps, where former Vietnamese soldiers like Long were imprisoned under the new Communist government. At the same time, Mai struggles to take care of her children and it showed how political change affected everyday life. The historical context is not just background information, but it shapes every decision the characters make. The fear, hunger, and uncertainty reflect he real experiences of many Vietnamese refugees, also known as the "boat people". Critically, the film uses quit moments and strong emotional performances instead of dramatic action scenes. This makes the suffering feel personal. See more Shana C @SuabNag 1d Journey from the Fall follows the eyes of a Vietnamese family around the time of the Fall of Saigon. It is a story of survival and memory. This film is authentic and approach the experiences of many Vietnamese refugees in a respectable way. With perspectives of how each generation navigates through escaping and resettling, I get to understand their stories and history. I saw the resilience of people who carried their past across oceans and rebuilt their lives. From re-education camps, escaping by boat, to family separation and trauma, it encourages me to have more conversations with my elders about their life. The actors in this film were amazing, the emotions strongly traveled through my screen. The word "Hope" was repeatedly expressed. My favorite scene from this film was the Kite scene near the end as I interpret it as having hope and moving forward. I am reminded of how impactful it is to be heard and listen to. I recommend everyone to give "Journey from the Fall" a watch. See more Yasir S @Yasir2004 1d This film powerfully captures what happened after the fall of Saigon in 1975. It shows the harsh reality of re-education camps, the fear and oppression under the new regime, and the heartbreaking decision many families had to make to leave everything behind in search of freedom. Through the story of one family, the audience witnesses the emotional and physical sacrifices endured by parents who risked everything for the future of their children. The father’s imprisonment in a re-education camp highlights the brutality faced by former South Vietnamese soldiers, while the mother’s strength and resilience demonstrate a parent’s unconditional love. The film beautifully portrays the unbreakable bond of family, culture, and tradition even in the face of unimaginable hardship. It is not just a war film—it is a story about survival, sacrifice, and identity. See more Angel V @Angelv268 1d Ham Tran’s Journey from the Fall is a deeply emotional historical drama that portrays the aftermath of the Vietnam War from the perspective of South Vietnamese refugees. Unlike most American war films that center U.S. soldiers, this film foregrounds the suffering of those left behind after the Fall of Saigon in 1975. The story follows a family separated when the father is sent to a re-education camp while the mother and children attempt a dangerous escape by boat. The historical context is crucial: after the communist takeover, hundreds of thousands of South Vietnamese were imprisoned, and many became "boat people," risking death at sea to flee persecution. The film realistically depicts the brutality of re-education camps and the desperation that drove families to escape. It challenges simplified narratives of the war by highlighting the long-term consequences faced by civilians. See more P9 h @Pbpbp99 1d Journey from the fall that was directed by Ham Tran it was a story about Vietnamese family and the accents they faced after the fall of Saigon in 1975.so really what happened was when North Vietnam took over the south and a lot of Vietnamese soldiers from the south were sent to reeducation camps and while others tried to escape this documentary shows a family who is experiencing both of these sides. In the documentary the husband of the family was taken to one of these re education camps and at this camp he faced many things like political punishment and even very harsh conditions. And while the husband was dealing with this his wife was really struggling to stay alive and at one point she couldn’t take it anymore so she tried to escape with the kid. Which this showed the experience that the people trying to escape by boat had who were leaving Vietnam in these terrible condition during the 70’s where they seen and experienced stuff I could never imagine. See more Stephanie M @Stephanie358 1d This film provides an important historical perspective on the aftermath of the Vietnam War, focusing on South Vietnamese families after the fall of Saigon in 1975. It draws attention to situations that are sometimes neglected in popular war narratives through other narratives, such as reeducation camps, sea escape, and refugee resettlement in the United States. The film has significant educational value because of the historical background of political incarceration, forced labor camps, and refugee migration. I especially liked the film's use of two points of view to present opposing viewpoints on the same historical event. The emotional impact is increased and the audience is better able to comprehend how political unrest and separation affects entire families rather than just individuals when events are seen from both points of view. Overall, it is a moving historical drama that deepens our understanding of the resilience and postwar Vietnamese diaspora. See more Read all reviews

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