Directed by:
Hans Petter MolandScreenplay:
Sabina MurrayCinematography:
Stuart DryburghComposer:
Zbigniew PreisnerCast:
Damien Nguyen, Bai Ling, Nick Nolte, Tim Roth, Temuera Morrison, Arthur J. Nascarella, Carl Savering, Thi Kim Xuan Chau, Libby Villari, Victor MaciasVOD (1)
Plots(1)
Bui Doi - "less than dust" - is a slur aimed at Vietnamese children with American fathers. The Beautiful Country, set in 1990, relates the odyssey of a young Bui Doi as he who embarks on a personal journey with a young beautiful woman, Ling, aboard a refugee ship to America in search of a better life and Binh`s estranged American father . Binh escapes Vietnam, endures refugee camp, and survives a brutal ocean crossing and indentured servitude with a human-trafficking ring. Nevertheless, he manages to keep hope, humanity, and a generous spirit alive as he searches for a connection with his long lost family. His quest leads him from Saigon to Malaysia to New York City and, finally to a remote Texas ranch and a redemptive reunion. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Soundtracks
The Beautiful Country
Label: Mellowdrama Records
Year: 2005
Length: 49:58
1. | The Beautiful Country | Zbigniew Preisner | 03:01 |
2. | A Dream Of Freedom | Zbigniew Preisner | 02:39 |
3. | Saigon | Zbigniew Preisner | 02:49 |
4. | Ship Of Hope | Zbigniew Preisner | 04:06 |
5. | The Promised Land | Zbigniew Preisner | 02:52 |
6. | Letter To My Mother | Zbigniew Preisner | 02:34 |
7. | The Streets Of New York | Zbigniew Preisner | 02:55 |
8. | Rain | Zbigniew Preisner | 01:27 |
9. | A Brother's Death | Zbigniew Preisner | 03:23 |
10. | Conversation With Father | Zbigniew Preisner | 03:19 |
11. | Memories Of Mother | Zbigniew Preisner | 03:06 |
12. | Malaysia | Zbigniew Preisner | 02:28 |
13. | Strange Look | Zbigniew Preisner | 01:58 |
14. | Saigon Version 2 | Zbigniew Preisner | 02:51 |
15. | Farm | Zbigniew Preisner | 02:06 |
16. | Time Passing | Zbigniew Preisner | 05:21 |
17. | The Beautiful Country: End Credits | Zbigniew Preisner | 03:03 |