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Ru (2023)
Director: Charles-Olivier Michaud
Cast: Chloé Djandji, Chantal Thuy, Jean Bui, Olivier Dinh
Runtime117 min
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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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Ru, the 2023 drama directed by Charles-Olivier Michaud, has received critical acclaim for its poignant portrayal of a young Vietnamese refugee's experience adapting to a new life in Canada. While ratings and awards information is currently limited, the film has been praised for its sensitive and authentic depiction of the immigrant experience.
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Directed by Charles-Olivier Michaud, Ru (2023) offers a poignant, nuanced depiction of the immigrant experience, focusing on the challenges faced by a young Vietnamese refugee as she adapts to life in Canada. With standout performances from Chloé Djandji and Chantal Thuy, the film provides a deeply moving exploration of themes of identity, displacement, and the search for belonging.
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Ru is a 2023 Canadian drama film directed by Charles-Olivier Michaud. An adaptation of Kim Thúy's award-winning 2009 novel Ru, the film centres on the coming-of-age of Tinh, a young girl from Vietnam who is adapting to Quebec culture and society after her family move to Granby as refugees from the Vietnam War.
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