The Empathizer
“Young overseas-born Vietnamese immigrants are returning to the country their parents fled decades ago. Why?”
Synopsis
Standup comedian Fred Le hears the stories of a diverse range of young overseas-born Vietnamese who made their way back to the land that their parents left following the end of the Vietnam War. The Empathizer explores identity and the impact of trauma among Việt Kiều who grew up a generation removed from tragic events of the past.
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The Empathizer Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-02-15
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Premiered at the 2024 Viet Film Fest.
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$60
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Le
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred Le
- Original Score
- Nodey
- Original Title
- The Empathizer
- Spoken Languages
- English, Vietnamese
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Budget
- $60
- Production Studios
- Year of the Cat LLC, Champion & King
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Le
Fred Le
Nodey
Hak Lonh
Fred Le, Hak Lonh, King Kimbit
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Le
Director
Hak Lonh
Editor
Fred Le
Producer
Hak Lonh
Producer
Fred Le
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Empathizer
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What is The Empathizer about?
Standup comedian Fred Le hears the stories of a diverse range of young overseas-born Vietnamese who made their way back to the land that their parents left following the end of the Vietnam War. The Empathizer explores identity and the impact of trauma among Việt Kiều who grew up a generation removed from tragic events of the past.
Who directed The Empathizer?
The Empathizer was directed by Fred Le.
Who stars in The Empathizer?
The principal cast of The Empathizer includes Andy Van, Alex Duong, Viet Nguyen, Sean Porter, Matt Tran.
When was The Empathizer released and how long is it?
The Empathizer was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 59m.
Who composed the musical score for The Empathizer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Empathizer was composed by Nodey.