Blue Bayou

Blue Bayou

2021 · 117 min · EN · R · 7.6 (227 votes)
Dir. Justin Chon · Starring Justin Chon, Alicia Vikander, Mark O'Brien, Linh-Dan Pham, Sydney Kowalske, Vondie Curtis-Hall · Music Roger Suen

It's not where you're from. It's where you belong.

Drama

As a Korean-American man raised in the Louisiana bayou works hard to make a life for his family, he must confront the ghosts of his past as he discovers that he could be deported from the only country he has ever called home.

VIBE

A deeply emotional and somber journey through the Louisiana bayou. It's a poignant exploration of identity and belonging, tinged with the constant threat of loss. The film feels intimate and raw, leaving a lingering sense of unease.

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