THE MOTHERLOAD

Losing The American Lore in Vietnam

THE MOTHERLOAD poster

An imaginative telling of the story of a Vietnamese American mother-daughter duo who, in their attempt to heal the rift between them, reenact and satirize scenes from celebrated Vietnam War films while depicting a diasporic reality. Two inventive storylines complicate The MOTHERLOAD to levels of absurdity. Both of these glide in and out beneath the narrative backbone of Jessca and Kim’s personal story, and reflect the stunning disconnect between the Vietnamese diaspora and the world’s understanding of their presence.

Director: Van Tran Nguyen, Alex Derwick
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Adventure
Runtime: 92 min

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Brendan Picone
Cinematography: EP Press
Editing: Alex Derwick
Production: GladThing
Country: Canada, United States of America, Vietnam
Original Language: en

Themes

The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds

Keywords

vietnam war, heist, vietnamese, hand puppet, mother daughter relationship, vietnamese woman, vietnamese female director, asian diaspora, film critics

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Van Tran Nguyen, Alex Derwick
More Films in Genre: Comedy, Drama, Adventure

Frequently Asked Questions

What is THE MOTHERLOAD about?
An imaginative telling of the story of a Vietnamese American mother-daughter duo who, in their attempt to heal the rift between them, reenact and satirize scenes from celebrated Vietnam War films while depicting a diasporic reality. Two inventive storylines complicate The MOTHERLOAD to levels of absurdity. Both of these glide in and out beneath the narrative backbone of Jessca and Kim’s personal story, and reflect the stunning disconnect between the Vietnamese diaspora and the world’s understanding of their presence.
Who directed THE MOTHERLOAD?
THE MOTHERLOAD was directed by Van Tran Nguyen, Alex Derwick.
Who stars in THE MOTHERLOAD?
THE MOTHERLOAD stars Sang Tran, Van Tran Nguyen.
How long is THE MOTHERLOAD?
THE MOTHERLOAD has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
What genre is THE MOTHERLOAD?
THE MOTHERLOAD is a Comedy, Drama, Adventure film.
Where was THE MOTHERLOAD produced?
THE MOTHERLOAD was produced in Canada, United States of America, Vietnam.
What are the themes of THE MOTHERLOAD?
The themes of THE MOTHERLOAD include: The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds.