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A wealthy refugee family leaves Vietnam and begins a new life in Montreal after a dangerous sea crossing. Shy Tinh must learn a new language and integrate into her new environment.

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Barry Hertz Globe and Mail Jul 2, 2024
A film that feels both tender and just tough enough, its edges shaved down just so. Go to Full Review Rose Ho The Asian Cut Aug 2, 2025
4/5
An exquisitely beautiful film to watch and experience. Go to Full Review Sarah Gopaul Digital Journal Jan 27, 2024
Director Charles-Olivier Michaud’s adaptation of Kim Thúy’s award-winning novel takes liberties in portraying the narrative, but maintains the emotions expressed on the page. Go to Full Review Andrew Parker The Gate Jan 25, 2024
6/10
Director Charles-Olivier Michaud unnecessarily drags things out in the early going, but once Ru puts all of its pieces together, it becomes a truly special drama that almost justifies the slow burn approach. Go to Full Review Liz Braun Original Cin Jan 24, 2024
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Director Charles-Olivier Michaud’s tender, visually lovely film adaptation of award-winning author Kim Thuy’s novel about her experience as a Vietnamese refugee is a credit to her love letter to Canadians. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Charles-Olivier Michaud

Director

Chloé Djandji

Tinh

Chantal Thuy

Nguyen

Jean Bui

Minh

Olivier Dinh

Quôc

Xavier Nguyen

Duc
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Synopsis A wealthy refugee family leaves Vietnam and begins a new life in Montreal after a dangerous sea crossing. Shy Tinh must learn a new language and integrate into her new environment.
Director
Charles-Olivier Michaud
Producer
André Dupuy, Marie-Alexandra Forget
Production Co
Immina Films
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Canadian French
Runtime
2h 0m
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