A Bond Unbroken, the Why of Minh
Synopsis
A reunion 40 years in the making. After decades of wondering what became of their combat interpreter, a group of U.S. Navy SEALs attempts to find Nguyen Hoang Minh, left behind in the aftermath of the Vietnam War. When they discover him living in abject poverty, the bond they forged during the conflict is so strong that the entire SEAL community takes up funds to ensure that Minh has financial security for the rest of his life. The film documents the circumstances that created that bond, the reunion, and the impact on the Vietnamese-American community.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mary Ann Koenig
- Screenplay & Story
- Mary Ann Koenig
- Original Score
- Ben Talmi
- Original Title
- A Bond Unbroken, the Why of Minh
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- ABU Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mary Ann Koenig
Mary Ann Koenig
Ben Talmi
Gideon Shmorak
Rick Dobbis
Department Leadership Roster
Mary Ann Koenig
Writer
Gideon Shmorak
Editor
Mary Ann Koenig
Director
Rick Dobbis
Producer
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What is A Bond Unbroken, the Why of Minh about?
A reunion 40 years in the making. After decades of wondering what became of their combat interpreter, a group of U.S. Navy SEALs attempts to find Nguyen Hoang Minh, left behind in the aftermath of the Vietnam War. When they discover him living in abject poverty, the bond they forged during the conflict is so strong that the entire SEAL community takes up funds to ensure that Minh has financial security for the rest of his life. The film documents the circumstances that created that bond, the reunion, and the impact on the Vietnamese-American community.
Who directed A Bond Unbroken, the Why of Minh?
A Bond Unbroken, the Why of Minh was directed by Mary Ann Koenig.
Who stars in A Bond Unbroken, the Why of Minh?
The principal cast of A Bond Unbroken, the Why of Minh includes Rick Woolard, Nguyen Hoang Minh, Tuan Nguyen, Bob Woodruff, Pete Peterson.
When was A Bond Unbroken, the Why of Minh released and how long is it?
A Bond Unbroken, the Why of Minh was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for A Bond Unbroken, the Why of Minh?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Bond Unbroken, the Why of Minh was composed by Ben Talmi.