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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