A cinematic poem that works more as a reflective mood piece than a traditional film, Bui's lyrical script and Rinzler's magical camera work combine to create an original treatment of an American returning to Ho Chi Minh City looking for the daughter he fathered during the war...

Vietnamese-American Bui's film has the distinction of being the first American production to shoot in Vietnam since the War. Also, its Sundance triple-crown (Grand Jury Prize, Audience Award, Best Cinematography) solidifies its place in indie history.