IMDb >
The Beautiful Country (2004)
Watch It
Buy it at Amazon
Rent it at Blockbuster.com
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
BETA
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsThe Beautiful Country (2004) More at IMDbPro »
| Videos (see all 5 NEW) |
Overview
User Rating:
Release Date:
13 March 2004 (Norway) moreTagline:
An epic story of hope.Plot:
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. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
4 nominations moreUser Comments:
One of the best movies of 2004 more (31 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Damien Nguyen | ... | Binh | |
| Ling Bai | ... | Ling | |
| Thi Hoa Mai | ... | Wa | |
| Nick Nolte | ... | Steve | |
| Tim Roth | ... | Captain Oh | |
| Chapman To | ... | Chingmy | |
| Temuera Morrison | ... | Snakehead | |
| Xuan Phuc Dins | ... | Pham | |
| Thu An Nguyen | ... | Old Woman | |
| Ka Duy Pham | ... | Cousin 15 years old | |
| Minh Trang Ngo | ... | Cousin 14 years old | |
| Dang Quoc Thinh Tran | ... | Tam | |
| Thi Kim Xuan Chau | ... | Mai | |
| Tang Vu | ... | Head Servant | |
| Thu Anh | ... | Mrs. Hoa |
Additional Details
MPAA:
Rated R for some language and a crude sexual reference.Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parentsRuntime:
Norway:137 min | USA:125 min | Argentina:128 minColor:
Color (Cinecolor)Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby DigitalCertification:
Australia:M | Finland:K-11 | UK:12 | Argentina:16 | Canada:PG (Ontario) | Netherlands:MG6 | Norway:11 | USA:RFun Stuff
Goofs:
Errors in geography: When Binh gets to Texas, the family giving him a ride drops him off outside a city and refers to it as Houston. The skyline of the city is very clearly that of Dallas, not Houston. moreFAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more (31 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for The Beautiful Country (2004) moreRecommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| Across the Universe | Empire of the Sun | Tae-poong | The White Countess | The Good Earth |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| News articles | IMDb Drama section | IMDb USA section |
| Add this title to MyMovies |






Underrated by critics and virtually ignored by the mainstream film press, I found this to be one of the unexpected surprises of 2004. An amazing film covering the often grim fate of Amerasians (ie, children of American servicemen and Vietnamese mothers, often illegitimate and to the detriment and neglect of the mothers/children), one of the messy side-effects of a messy and mismanaged war.
This film was as haunting as it was brilliantly conceived and surprisingly well constructed for a low-budget film. I wish the actors all the best, as their tour-de-force performances captured the essence of the struggles any desperate person faces in trying to create a better life out from poverty, neglect, and despair. An absolute MUST-SEE for any serious independent/off-the-beaten-track film connoisseur....