Disgruntled Korean War veteran Walt Kowalski sets out to reform his neighbor, Thao Lor, a Hmong teenager who tried to steal Kowalski's prized possession: a 1972 Gran Torino.
A documentary about the atrocities committed against the Hmong people by the Laos government. Shot by Hmong people with cameras provided to them in 2006, this film provides a unique look into one of the worst, and silent, human rights tragedies of the 21st century.
Hang Sou and his family, preliterate tribal farmers, await resettlement in a refugee camp in Thailand after fleeing their war-consumed native Laos. "Becoming American" records their odyssey as they travel to and resettle in the United States. As they face nine months of intense culture shock, prejudice, and gradual adaptation to their new home in Seattle, the family provides a rare insight into refugee resettlement and cultural diversity issues.
A romantic comedy that tells the story of a rascal. Through his new job, Tou meets Mai who recently arrived from Wat Thom Krabok camp. Although Tou's arrogance challenges their relationship at first, they gradually form a close bond with one another.
A young woman of Hmong, living with her friend. They are unexpectedly confronted with a challenging situation that involves a longstanding practice within their tribe. The situation presents a difficult ethical and emotional dilemma for them.
A young Hmong woman wants to live with her boyfriend, but struggles to leave her mother.
A Hmong guide's daily life in the mountains of Sapa, North Vietnam.