Ru

Ru

2023 · 117 min · ★ 7.5 · Drama

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.

Directed by Charles-Olivier Michaud · Written by Jacques Davidts

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