"Story of Pao" a film by Ngo Quang Hai

New York (October 20th, 2006) Dear Friends, IVCE is pleased to announce the newest Vietnamese film (with English subtitles), "Story of Pao", to the United States. A debut feature film by Ngo Quang Hai--scriptwriter, producer, and director extraordinaire--Story of Pao aims to share with viewers around the world the often understated presence of the ethnic minority people living in the mountainous regions of Vietnam. Synopsis: The story centers on a young girl, Pao, living in a mountainous area on a journey to discover her family's past and her own future. Recalling memories of marriage and the emotional life of her parents, the story deftly develops the concept of love from different points of view, both traditional and modern. The interaction between the people in the movie is told in a very moving and vivid manner. Secret desires, pent up feelings, and internal emotions come to light in different situations that make the already romantic story even more attractive. The movie's storyline is further accentuated by its setting: the magnificent mountain ranges of Northwest Vietnam that are engulfed year-round by an immense veil of fog. This movie is not only an honest and moving picture of a family's emotional life but it also provides an intimate look at what Vietnam is all about. The main protagonist in the movie is played by none other than acclaimed Vietnamese actress Do Thi Hai Yen, known for her roles in "The Quiet American" (U.S.), "The Vertical Ray of the Sun" (France), "Song of the Stork" (Singapore), among other films. The director Ngo Quang Hai has also collaborated in some of these big-screen hits, such as "The Quiet American", "The Vertical Ray of the Sun", "The Scent of Green Papaya" and "Cyclo." He has acted also in various foreign films in Vietnam. 7pm-9pm. Monday Nov 6th, 2006. Pacific Film Archive 2575 Bancroft Way (between College & Telegraph) University of California - Berkeley 12:00 – 2:30 pm. Tuesday November 7th, 2006. Auditorium T-415 (Tech Building). Moorpark at Bascom San Jose City College 11:00 am. Wednesday November 8th, 2006. Rosenberg Library – Room 305 Ocean Campus, 50 Phelan Ave San Francisco City College 12:00 – 2:30 pm. Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006. ADM 119. 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd. Cupertino De Anza College