My parents think of Vietnam as the country they escaped. I see it as the place I want to live.

9 July 2025, 2:14 pm

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ai Vuong, a Vietnamese-born filmmaker who grew up in Texas. Her words have been edited for length and clarity. My parents always reminded me that ...... Read More »

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