Bolinao 52
Synopsis
Following the end of the Vietnam War in 1975, hundreds of thousands refugees took the perilous escape route across South China Sea to find freedom. Many died of drowning or starvation and thirst. Others were lost at sea, or robbed and killed by pirates. More than 30 years later, no major film or television program has told their stories. Bolinao 52 presents this long-silenced voice, an unspoken legacy of the Vietnam War. Filmmaker Duc Nguyen, also a boat refugee, retraces the odyssey of Bolinao 52 – a vessel adrift on the sea for 37 days—and a survivor Tung Trinh as she returns to her past to tell her story.
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$270K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Duc Nguyen
- Screenplay & Story
- Duc Nguyen
- Original Score
- Mark Izu
- Original Title
- Bolinao 52
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Budget
- $270K
- Production Studios
- ITVS, Center for Asian American Media Production, KTEH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Duc Nguyen
Duc Nguyen
Mark Izu
Takanobu Kato
Ken Schneider
Duc Nguyen
Department Leadership Roster
Takanobu Kato
Director of Photography
Ken Schneider
Editor
Duc Nguyen
Writer
Duc Nguyen
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bolinao 52
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bolinao 52 about?
Following the end of the Vietnam War in 1975, hundreds of thousands refugees took the perilous escape route across South China Sea to find freedom. Many died of drowning or starvation and thirst. Others were lost at sea, or robbed and killed by pirates. More than 30 years later, no major film or television program has told their stories. Bolinao 52 presents this long-silenced voice, an unspoken legacy of the Vietnam War. Filmmaker Duc Nguyen, also a boat refugee, retraces the odyssey of Bolinao 52 – a vessel adrift on the sea for 37 days—and a survivor Tung Trinh as she returns to her past to tell her story.
Who directed Bolinao 52?
Bolinao 52 was directed by Duc Nguyen.
Who stars in Bolinao 52?
The principal cast of Bolinao 52 includes Not specified.
When was Bolinao 52 released and how long is it?
Bolinao 52 was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Bolinao 52?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bolinao 52 was composed by Mark Izu.