From Opium to Chrysanthemums (2000)
At the height of the Vietnam War, in 1969, Swedish filmmaker PeÅ Holmquist traveled to South East Asia to make a film on a Hmong village leader named Lao-Tong and the Hmong. This film documents Holmquist’s return after 30 years. With new material filmed in Thailand, Laos, and the United States, and incorporating scenes from the 1969 documentary, the film shows how much has changed, and what has happened to the Hmong, both in Thailand and Laos, and in the United States.
Director: Per-Åke Holmquist, Suzanne Khardalian
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: April 28, 2000
Country: Sweden
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is From Opium to Chrysanthemums about?
- At the height of the Vietnam War, in 1969, Swedish filmmaker PeÅ Holmquist traveled to South East Asia to make a film on a Hmong village leader named Lao-Tong and the Hmong. This film documents Holmquist’s return after 30 years. With new material filmed in Thailand, Laos, and the United States, and incorporating scenes from the 1969 documentary, the film shows how much has changed, and what has happened to the Hmong, both in Thailand and Laos, and in the United States.
- Who directed From Opium to Chrysanthemums?
- From Opium to Chrysanthemums was directed by Per-Åke Holmquist, Suzanne Khardalian.
- How long is From Opium to Chrysanthemums?
- From Opium to Chrysanthemums has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is From Opium to Chrysanthemums?
- From Opium to Chrysanthemums is a Documentary film.
- Where was From Opium to Chrysanthemums produced?
- From Opium to Chrysanthemums was produced in Sweden.