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Follow filmmaker Tony Nguyen on an extraordinary quest to solve the mystery of his father, lost in the chaos of the Fall of Saigon 50 years ago. This intense documentary weaves together moments of humor and heartache, offering an intimate look at how the children of refugees are shaped by war and loss. Experience the emotional lengths some go to in confronting the past—and the possibility of healing as they reclaim and transform their futures.

YEAR OF THE CAT follows filmmaker Tony Nguyen on an extraordinary quest to solve the mystery of his father, lost in the chaos of the Fall of Saigon 50 years ago. Crafted as an investigative home movie, this intensely raw documentary weaves together moments of humor and heartache, offering an intimate look at how the children of refugees are shaped by war and loss. As Tony delves into his family’s history, the film reveals the emotional lengths we go to in confronting the past‚Äîand the possibility of healing as we reclaim and transform our futures.

  • Runtime
    1:38:00
  • Language
    English, Vietnamese
  • Country
    United States, United States
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  • Director
    Tony Nguyen
  • Screenwriter
    Tony Nguyen
  • Producer
    Tony Nguyen
  • Filmmaker
    Editor: Tony Nguyen
  • Cast
    Tony Nguyen, Giap Nguyen, Kyle Le, Lien Macdonald
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