Easily misunderstood to be an inaccurate portrayal of Vietnam, and as a former traveler there, the point of the movie is despair and poverty, that happens to be in Vietnam.
I enjoyed the ritualistic humanity in survival mode. I loved the contrast of making hot air balloons but never riding in one; the juxtaposition of civilization against the backdrop of the untamed jungle; and, the deflation of the whole thing as life draws us down.
Beautifully depicted. Amazingly acted. The wildest form of us (in any language) Striking, provocative, and forced meditation on our base existence without the material color.
I enjoyed the ritualistic humanity in survival mode. I loved the contrast of making hot air balloons but never riding in one; the juxtaposition of civilization against the backdrop of the untamed jungle; and, the deflation of the whole thing as life draws us down.
Beautifully depicted. Amazingly acted. The wildest form of us (in any language) Striking, provocative, and forced meditation on our base existence without the material color.