Dust of Life (1995 film)
Dust of Life is a 1995 French drama film directed by Rachid Bouchareb. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best [Foreign Language Film] as an Algerian submission. The film is based on a true story, originally recounted in a novel by Duyen Anh.
Plot
The film takes place after the end of Vietnam War. It tells the story of a Vietnamese boy, Son, born to a Vietnamese mother, and an African-American father who was fighting in the war but has since returned home to the USA. Son is taken away from his mother and confined to a labour camp, where life is harsh and chances of release slim. Together with some other boys from the camp, Son attempts to escape.Cast
- Daniel Guyant — Son
- Gilles Chitlaphone — Bob
- Jehan Pagès — Petit Haï
- Éric Nguyen — Un-Deux
- Leon Outtrabady — Shrimp
- Lina Chua — Son's mother
- R. Shukor Kader — Son's father
Accolades
Academy Award- 1996: Nominated, "Best Foreign Language Film"
- 1995: Won, "Outstanding Youth Actor in a Foreign Film" - Daniel Guyant & ''Jehan Pagès''