Amerasia
Jun 30, 1985 · 1h 40m
Director
Wolf-Eckart BühlerOverview
During the Vietnam War, lots of US soldiers fathered illegitimate children with women in Southeast Asia. They often grew up in orphanages, a fate shared by many of these so-called Amerasians. It is the questions of guilt, origin and homeland of these soldiers and children which the film pursues in a semi-documentary manner. In various conversations, GI and Vietnam veteran John Scott meets with people in Thailand who all have to struggle in their own way with the homelessness resulting from this past.
Cast of Amerasia
Crew of Amerasia
About Amerasia
What is Amerasia about?
During the Vietnam War, lots of US soldiers fathered illegitimate children with women in Southeast Asia. They often grew up in orphanages, a fate shared by many of these so-called Amerasians. It is the questions of guilt, origin and homeland of these soldiers and children which the film pursues in a semi-documentary manner. In various conversations, GI and Vietnam veteran John Scott meets with…
When was Amerasia released?
Amerasia was released on June 30, 1985.
How long is Amerasia?
Amerasia runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
Who directed Amerasia?
Amerasia was directed by Wolf-Eckart Bühler.
Who is in the cast of Amerasia?
The cast of Amerasia includes Terry Allen and Surachai Chantimatorn.