Film Screening “By Choice or Chance”

Sat 22 Nov 2014, 7.30 pm
Cinematheque

From Friends of Vietnam Heritage (FVH):

Director Peter J. de Vries first described the concept for the movie “By Choice or Chance” for Producer Marijn Poels, who then joined him in bringing the film to life. They created a powerful documentary grounded in the strength of single mothers who face challenges from and bring change to Vietnamese society.

For generations, Vietnamese tradition has supported the belief that each family must have a husband and father who is the “pillar” holding the ‘house of the family’ together. This film’s story takes you from the heart of the fast moving city to the peaceful and traditional country life where old traditions and culture preserve these long held core values. The film shows how the realities of the lives of modern single mothers and their children often challenge these traditional values as the women struggle to find happiness and acceptance for their unconventional nuclear families.

“By Choice or Chance” is a beautiful, strong portrayal of three single mothers living in northern Viet Nam. They share the stories of their personal lives and the struggles they face as they try to find happiness for their children.

Q & A after the showing: Director Peter J. de Vries and the film’s single mothers: Tang Duyen Hong, Ton Thien Lan and Thai Thuy Linh will be available for a question and answer session after the film.

Runtime: 40 minutes
Language: Vietnamese with English subtitled
Cost: 150,000 VND
Reservation: [email protected]

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Please pick up and pay for your tickets on the evening of the event at the cinema, 6:30-7:15 pm.

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