Journey from the Fall
Seen it?2007 | 135 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Aimed squarely at anyone who loves a strong drama. One to watch when you can give it your full attention.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 2 hr 15 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
Thirteen years after the end of the Vietnam War, a family who was tragically affected by the war are forced to emigrate to America.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
12 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$639K worldwide on a $1 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ham Tran
- Kieu ChinhBa Noi (Grandmother)
- Long NguyenLong
- Diem LienMai
- Mai Thế HiệpThanh
- Khanh DoanNam
- Cat LyPhuong
- Nguyen Thai NguyenLai
- Tere MorrisMiss Patty
- Lam Ngoc NguyenKhanh
- Jacquie NguyenGranddaughter On Boat (as Thuy Nguyen)