Descending the Dragon

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Descending the Dragon (2002)

Documentary · 29m

Accomplished adventurer and author Jon Bowermaster discovers a new Vietnam - from the sea - and guides an intimate tour of this intriguing country. More than a travelogue, Descending the Dragon is a personal look into the heart of this sea-loving nation, its hopeful spirit and unique culture. Driven by his intense curiosity about post-1975 Vietnam and eager to replace the old war images burned in his mind with new ones of today, Bowermaster overcame daunting bureaucratic obstacles and pushed ahead with his expedition. Joining the expedition is Ngan Nguyen, whose family escaped Saigon by helicopter when she was three, on the last day of the war. She grew up in New Orleans speaking Vietnamese and has traveled back to her homeland many times. What she learned about her home country will change her forever.

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Cast

Crew

Writer
Peter Getzels
Original Music Composer
Williams/Biondo
Editor
Salvatore Vecchio
Producer
Peter Getzels

Details

Release date
2002-01-01
Runtime
29m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English, Vietnamese
Countries
Vietnam
Production
National Geographic Channels International