The film follows Kit (Henry Golding), a British-Vietnamese man who returns to Ho Chi Minh City for the first time in 30 years since his family fled the Vietnam War. He isn't there for a vacation; he is on a mission to find a final resting place for his parents' ashes.
: Kit’s budding connection with Lewis (Parker Sawyers), an American whose own family history is tied to the war, adds a delicate layer of "tenderness and romance" to the journey. Good to Know Before You Watch Monsoon(2019)
: Shot on location, the film avoids typical tourist clichés. It captures the "vibrant streets and lush landscapes" of modern Vietnam while acknowledging the "lingering shadows of history". The film follows Kit (Henry Golding), a British-Vietnamese
: Whether or not you share Kit’s specific background, the "struggle between cultural heritage and personal identity" is universal. Rotten Tomatoes reports an 87% critic approval rating, praising its "thoughtful look at the emigrant experience". Good to Know Before You Watch : Shot
LFF REVIEW: “A quiet, bittersweet gem” – 'Monsoon' (2019)