Descending the Dragon (2002)

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Accomplished adventurer and author Jon Bowermaster discovers a new Vietnam - from the sea - and guides an intimate tour of this intriguing country. More than a travelogue, Descending the Dragon is a personal look into the heart of this sea-loving nation, its hopeful spirit and unique culture. Driven by his intense curiosity about post-1975 Vietnam and eager to replace the old war images burned in his mind with new ones of today, Bowermaster overcame daunting bureaucratic obstacles and pushed ahead with his expedition. Joining the expedition is Ngan Nguyen, whose family escaped Saigon by helicopter when she was three, on the last day of the war. She grew up in New Orleans speaking Vietnamese and has traveled back to her homeland many times. What she learned about her home country will change her forever.

Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 29 min
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Music: Williams/Biondo
Editing: Salvatore Vecchio
Production: National Geographic Channels International
Country: Vietnam
Language: English, Tiếng Việt
Original Language: en
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Descending the Dragon about?
Accomplished adventurer and author Jon Bowermaster discovers a new Vietnam - from the sea - and guides an intimate tour of this intriguing country. More than a travelogue, Descending the Dragon is a personal look into the heart of this sea-loving nation, its hopeful spirit and unique culture. Driven by his intense curiosity about post-1975 Vietnam and eager to replace the old war images burned in his mind with new ones of today, Bowermaster overcame daunting bureaucratic obstacles and pushed ahead with his expedition. Joining the expedition is Ngan Nguyen, whose family escaped Saigon by helicopter when she was three, on the last day of the war. She grew up in New Orleans speaking Vietnamese and has traveled back to her homeland many times. What she learned about her home country will change her forever.
Who stars in Descending the Dragon?
Descending the Dragon stars Jon Bowermaster, Ngan Ngueyn, Polly Green, Rob Howard.
How long is Descending the Dragon?
Descending the Dragon has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
What genre is Descending the Dragon?
Descending the Dragon is a Documentary film.
Where was Descending the Dragon produced?
Descending the Dragon was produced in Vietnam.