FEATURE FILM

Monsoon

5.4/10
TMDB44 votes
2020Original: English85 min

Kit can’t remember much of his native Vietnam. When he returns to the Land of the Golden Star for the first time in over thirty years, he takes in his local surroundings as any Western tourist would, and the environment is as exotic as the language is incomprehensible. The aim of Kit’s travels – to find a place to scatter his parents’ ashes – thus becomes part of a journey back to his roots and to the discovery of his identity, which external circumstances have rendered ambiguous and complex.

Genres: Drama, Romance
Cast: Henry Golding, Parker Sawyers, David Tran, Molly Harris, Ho Nhi

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About Monsoon

Monsoon (2020) is a film in the drama, romance genres. Directed by Hong Khaou. The cast includes Henry Golding, Parker Sawyers, David Tran, Molly Harris.

Released
2020-09-25
Original language
English
Runtime
85 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
United Kingdom
Production companies
BBC Film, BFI, Moonspun Films, Sharp House
Directors
Hong Khaou
Writers
Hong Khaou

Monsoon cast & characters

Audience reviews

5.4/10 from 44 TMDB votes. Ratings and reviews are supplied by TMDB. Reviews are attributed to their original authors.

SWITCH.

TMDB member review

Henry Golding gives a very emotional performance, but it's unfortunately lost as 'Monsoon' is simply uninteresting. Everyone's intention here means well, but the final film is just a waste. That's not to say the film isn't worth watching - it opens the door to the conversation of cultural identity, and is worth a small applause for its portrayal of a gay relationship. Read Chris' full…

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Henry Golding gives a very emotional performance, but it's unfortunately lost as 'Monsoon' is simply uninteresting. Everyone's intention here means well, but the final film is just a waste. That's not to say the film isn't worth watching - it opens the door to the conversation of cultural identity, and is worth a small applause for its portrayal of a gay relationship. Read Chris' full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-monsoon-look-at-loss-of-cultural-identity-misses-the-mark

CinemaSerf

TMDB member review

This is a beautiful film to watch - the cinematography of Vietnam, the bustling rejuvenated city of Hanoi and the welcoming nature of the people - all a magnificent advertisement to go visit. The story, on the other hand, is just.. well... wet! Henry Golding goes back after 30-odd years to scatter the ashes of his parents. Once back, he hooks up with an American guy for some nookie and with a distant cousin who…

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This is a beautiful film to watch - the cinematography of Vietnam, the bustling rejuvenated city of Hanoi and the welcoming nature of the people - all a magnificent advertisement to go visit. The story, on the other hand, is just.. well... wet! Henry Golding goes back after 30-odd years to scatter the ashes of his parents. Once back, he hooks up with an American guy for some nookie and with a distant cousin who points out, rather ironically, that after all they had to do to escape the Pol Pot regime in the first place, it's odd that he decided to bring them back! It has potential, this - if we knew a little more about any of the characters then that might add substance, but as it is it's a sort of low grade gay romance centred around an attractive enough, but unremarkable actor, and with a story that is about as thin as a banana leaf.

Questions about Monsoon

What is Monsoon about?

Kit can’t remember much of his native Vietnam. When he returns to the Land of the Golden Star for the first time in over thirty years, he takes in his local surroundings as any Western tourist would, and the environment is as exotic as the language is incomprehensible. The aim of Kit’s travels – to find a place to scatter his parents’ ashes – thus becomes part of a journey back to his roots and to the discovery of his identity, which external circumstances have rendered ambiguous and complex.

Who stars in Monsoon?

Henry Golding, Parker Sawyers, David Tran, Molly Harris, Ho Nhi, Phan Bao Ngoc. See the cast cards above for character names.

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