One man flees war, builds an empire of hope, and discovers home was never lost.
Forced to flee Vietnam as a child, Chung Truong went on to create a beautiful life and family in the US. But as career and family was settling in, an emptiness overtook him, eventually leading him back to the country he barely remembered but ran deep in his blood. There, he connected with a team of courageous nuns and dedicated volunteers. Together, they built a house for an impoverished family. Then another. Soon there were hundreds. Educational programs would follow. And a ripple effect that would change the lives of thousands.
Direction
Restrained vérité that trusts the story's quiet power.
Acting
Paul Dano's narration: gentle, never performative.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Sahaya Vietnam has built over 400 homes since its founding, funded largely by Vietnamese-American donors who saw themselves in Chung's story.
The film quietly subverts the 'white savior' documentary trope by centering Chung's return as self-interested healing—a personal quest that happens to help others.
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