The Beautiful Country

The Beautiful Country

An epic story of hope.

2004 · 137 min · ★ 6.2 · Drama

After reuniting with his mother in Ho Chi Minh City, a family tragedy causes Binh to flee from Viet Nam to America. Landing in New York, Binh begins a road trip to Texas, where his American father is said to live.

Directed by Hans Petter Moland · Written by Sabina Murray

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