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The Story of Woo Viet

The Story of Woo Viet

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Status

Released

Release Date

Apr 23, 1981

Runtime

1h 32m

Genres

Crime, Drama

User Score

63%

Original Title

胡越的故事

Production Companies

Pearl City Films

Director

Ann Hui

Description

Wu Viet is a Vietnamese refugee who wants to leave his country behind and start over in the United States. First, he must make his way to Hong Kong, but as he passes through Thailand, he meets a beautiful woman who travels with him. Wu and his new love end up in a refugee camp in Thailand, where they discover many of their countrymen are disappearing under mysterious circumstances. As Wu tries to learn the truth about what's happening, he discovers his life is in danger, and he must flee to the Philippines for safety.