Kieu (2006)

Kieu, loosely translated as "foreign,” is the name given to thousands of refugees and their children who have journeyed “home”. We follow the voices of three Viet-Kieu (Vietnamese living abroad) in Vietnam as they navigate the geographic, linguistic, and economic distance between themselves and their "homeland." The camera too becomes a voice in this cinematic journey, the embodiment of a question, a kinesthetic quest for the meaning of being and belonging.

Director: Kevin T. Allen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 7 min
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Cinematography: Kevin T. Allen
Production: Small Gauge
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kieu about?
Kieu, loosely translated as "foreign,” is the name given to thousands of refugees and their children who have journeyed “home”. We follow the voices of three Viet-Kieu (Vietnamese living abroad) in Vietnam as they navigate the geographic, linguistic, and economic distance between themselves and their "homeland." The camera too becomes a voice in this cinematic journey, the embodiment of a question, a kinesthetic quest for the meaning of being and belonging.
Who directed Kieu?
Kieu was directed by Kevin T. Allen.
How long is Kieu?
Kieu has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
What genre is Kieu?
Kieu is a Documentary film.