Vietnamese Boat People [Journey to Freedom]

-Inspired by Andrew Lam (author of Perfume Dream)

After the Fall of Saigon and the uprising of Vietnamese' exodus, many civilians fled from their home country due to the constraint of the new communist regime under the command of Ho Chi Minh. This video explains the personal struggles and hardships that both Ba and Ma(Boat People)went through as they journey to America.

What's your story?

Note: I apologize for some of the pixelated video quality, some footage were taken from old war clips.

Credit to: Journey of the Fall and Quynh Anh's Hello Vietnam. Music from "Rough Guide to Vietnam" album.

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[Scorpu2]

The venerable tone in your voice is evident, Vincent. I'm sure your parents were\are very proud of you.

[lowfat422]

Thanks so much for your kind words Scropu2. :]

[ATL3809]

This was perfect. Do you mind if I use a couple of your lines for a presentation I'm giving at school? I like the "Sigh...gone" part especially.

[lowfat422]

Yes you may. Good luck on your presentation :)

[lowfat422]

Thanks for all your comments, it really means a lot :)

~Vincent

[Lamqdung]

Well done! Love your narrative voice. You got a career in broadcasting if you decide to skip med school : > All the best, Andrew

[lowfat422]

Thankyou Andrew, it means a lot to me that you took the time to watch this. Can't wait for you next book to be published :)

[709division]

I'm Vietnamese and I want to see the Communist gone from Vietnam, and all other counties. Thumbs up if you agree.

[adnrepublic]

oh my gosh, this is very deep!!!!!! thanks for the video!!!

[buffington2]

to 709division. I don't agree you're Viet =P

[PurposeOnEarth]

Themoment youknow of yourownaccord whatisright & whatiswrong, you cannot dothewrong. Itisimpossible. Whenyou know whatisgood and whatisbad, you cannot doth bad. The evil, thebad, theugly is possible onlyinsleep.Thereal religiousness is essentiallyverysimple. I callit meditation. Youcan giveit another name, awareness; or anothername, consciousness. Source – Osho Book “From Bondage to Freedom”

[charlieboy2001]

I was wondering that movie from 2:47 to 254 . what is the name of that movie ive been looking for it for months. itd be great to know the name

[TakumiFujiwara80]

Keep on going Vincent...Greetings from Italy BP.

[MsLoz111]

Wonderful Video. Can I please use this video for my Senior Geography Project. As I am researching Vietnamese Boat People and this can be very useful for my project. Thank You

[BMPhuc]

thanks very much from germany

[wwwtips]

The 20th century had been a great disaster for the human being, it's estimated that more that 150 millon people perished due to wars, famine, bad governance and corruption and natural disasters. I have great sympaty for the boat people, wish those that could find an opportunity to success in other countries and society do their utmost to help their country men.