Boat People

In the gripping and powerful drama "Boat People," a Japanese photojournalist named Shiomi Akutagawa revisits Vietnam after the liberation to document the nation's struggle for survival under communist rule. Following his initial exposure to staged scenes of happy children, Akutagawa discovers the harsh realities of life in Danang, including forced prostitution, landmines, and the brutal suppression of dissent. As he becomes embroiled in the lives of a poor Vietnamese family, he uncovers the dark secrets of their existence and must confront the true cost of freedom.