SYNOPSIS
At 56 years old, Mr. Nam Truong lives alone in the countryside because his wife works in South Korea. Sick, there is no question for him to give up this source of income. He therefore takes care of the household while waiting for the reunion and can count on the warm support of the neighborhood.
CREDIT
Director: Phan Huỳnh Trang
Genre: Documentary
Production: Varan Việt Nam
Cinematography: Phan Huỳnh Trang
Sound: Nguyễn Ngọc Thảo Ly
Editing: Trần Trung Hiếu
Phạm Thị Hảo
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