Dust of Life
“There is a saying... For kids like us... Dust of Life... Bui Doi”
Synopsis
Since 1975 millions of Vietnamese boat people have fled for freedom. By 1993 more than half who survived the exodus resided in California. The film portrays the coming of age story of abandoned kids growing up in the new Vietnamese enclave of Orange County, California in the early 1990s, based on true events.
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Dust Of Life Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-10-20
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May 30, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Le Van Kiet
- Original Title
- Dust of Life
- Spoken Languages
- English, Vietnamese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Le Van Kiet
Department Leadership Roster
Le Van Kiet
Director
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What is Dust of Life about?
Since 1975 millions of Vietnamese boat people have fled for freedom. By 1993 more than half who survived the exodus resided in California. The film portrays the coming of age story of abandoned kids growing up in the new Vietnamese enclave of Orange County, California in the early 1990s, based on true events.
Who directed Dust of Life?
Dust of Life was directed by Le Van Kiet.
Who stars in Dust of Life?
The principal cast of Dust of Life includes Devon Duy Nguyen, Thu-Mai Tran, England DuVan, Mai Khanh, Linh Le.
When was Dust of Life released and how long is it?
Dust of Life was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.