Ru
Synopsis
After a dangerous sea crossing and a stay in a camp in Malaysia, the young Vietnamese Tinh and her family are accepted as refugees in Canada and arrive in Montreal where they begin their new life. But for Tinh, adapting has its share of difficulties.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-08-08
Top Cast
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Chloé Djandji
Tinh
Chantal Thuy
Nguyen
Jean Bui
Minh
Olivier Dinh
Quôc
Xavier Nguyen
Duc
Patrice Robitaille
Normand Girard
Karine Vanasse
Lisette Girard
Mali Corbeil-Gauvreau
Johanne Girard
Benoît Mauffette
Jean Girard
Eugénie Beaudry
Louise Girard
Jean-Marc Dalphond
Robert Girard
Richard Fréchette
Paul Girard
Marie-Thérèse Fortin
Jeannine
Julie De Lafrenière
Marie-France
Long Pham
Monsieur An
Benoît Drouin-Germain
Vendeur magasin
Ralph Prosper
Propriétaire restaurant
Stéphanie Germain
Serveuse restaurant
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles-Olivier Michaud
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Davidts, Kim Thúy
- Original Score
- Michel Corriveau
- Original Title
- Ru
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French, Vietnamese
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Amalga
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles-Olivier Michaud
Jacques Davidts, Kim Thúy
Michel Corriveau
Jean-François Lord
Claude Palardy
André Dupuy, Marie-Alexandra Forget
Department Leadership Roster
Charles-Olivier Michaud
Director
Jacques Davidts
Writer
Jean-François Lord
Director of Photography
Rosalie Clermont-Bilodeau
Costume Design
André Dupuy
Producer
Marie-Alexandra Forget
Producer
Claude Palardy
Editor
Michel Corriveau
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ru
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What is Ru about?
After a dangerous sea crossing and a stay in a camp in Malaysia, the young Vietnamese Tinh and her family are accepted as refugees in Canada and arrive in Montreal where they begin their new life. But for Tinh, adapting has its share of difficulties.
Who directed Ru?
Ru was directed by Charles-Olivier Michaud.
Who stars in Ru?
The principal cast of Ru includes Chloé Djandji, Chantal Thuy, Jean Bui, Olivier Dinh, Xavier Nguyen.
When was Ru released and how long is it?
Ru was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Ru?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ru was composed by Michel Corriveau.
Is Ru based on a book or true story?
Ru is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kim Thúy".