Descending the Dragon
Synopsis
Accomplished adventurer and author Jon Bowermaster discovers a new Vietnam - from the sea - and guides an intimate tour of this intriguing country. More than a travelogue, Descending the Dragon is a personal look into the heart of this sea-loving nation, its hopeful spirit and unique culture. Driven by his intense curiosity about post-1975 Vietnam and eager to replace the old war images burned in his mind with new ones of today, Bowermaster overcame daunting bureaucratic obstacles and pushed ahead with his expedition. Joining the expedition is Ngan Nguyen, whose family escaped Saigon by helicopter when she was three, on the last day of the war. She grew up in New Orleans speaking Vietnamese and has traveled back to her homeland many times. What she learned about her home country will change her forever.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Getzels
- Original Score
- Williams/Biondo
- Original Title
- Descending the Dragon
- Country of Origin
- Vietnam
- Spoken Languages
- English, Vietnamese
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- National Geographic Channels International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Getzels
Williams/Biondo
Salvatore Vecchio
Peter Getzels
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Getzels
Producer
Peter Getzels
Writer
Salvatore Vecchio
Editor
Williams/Biondo
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Descending the Dragon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Descending the Dragon about?
Accomplished adventurer and author Jon Bowermaster discovers a new Vietnam - from the sea - and guides an intimate tour of this intriguing country. More than a travelogue, Descending the Dragon is a personal look into the heart of this sea-loving nation, its hopeful spirit and unique culture. Driven by his intense curiosity about post-1975 Vietnam and eager to replace the old war images burned in his mind with new ones of today, Bowermaster overcame daunting bureaucratic obstacles and pushed ahead with his expedition. Joining the expedition is Ngan Nguyen, whose family escaped Saigon by helicopter when she was three, on the last day of the war. She grew up in New Orleans speaking Vietnamese and has traveled back to her homeland many times. What she learned about her home country will change her forever.
Who directed Descending the Dragon?
Descending the Dragon was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Descending the Dragon?
The principal cast of Descending the Dragon includes Jon Bowermaster, Ngan Ngueyn, Polly Green, Rob Howard.
When was Descending the Dragon released and how long is it?
Descending the Dragon was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Descending the Dragon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Descending the Dragon was composed by Williams/Biondo.