Viet Film Fest 2023

Belonging/Unbelonging (International Version)

Expired October 16, 2023 6:59 AM
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We always look for a sense of belonging, whether within a family or a community. Belonging/Unbelonging is a short film set looking into the lives of people who struggle to fit in. How do we navigate a new way of life in a foreign land or a homeland that makes you feel foreign (Good Chips and I Am No One)? Can we, as outsiders, grow to be part of a community (Dawn of Skates)? How can we overcome the expectations of elders, especially when one might not be able to communicate with them (Hyphen)? This set offers insights into human relationships and connections. - Jiyon Byun

[I Am No One contains a brief scene of implied violence.]

A second-generation Vietnamese-American teen must navigate the familial challenges of coming out despite being unable to speak the same language as her grandma.

  • Year
    2023
  • Runtime
    19 minutes
  • Language
    English, Vietnamese
  • Country
    United States
  • Director
    May-Lynn Le
  • Screenwriter
    May-Lynn Le
  • Producer
    Keller Hartig, Alena Nguyen
  • Cast
    Shirley Kim Nguyen, Cat Ly, Alice Le, Liz Ho, Chloe Dinh, Yung Trang, Kevin Bui, Julie Do
  • Editor
    Shannon Fan
  • Production Design
    Jack Stassi, Gwendolyn Allison
  • Composer
    Victoria Nguyen
  • Sound Design
    Joseph Eduardo Campos