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Saigon Story : Two Shootings in the Forest Kingdom

Kim Nguyen
2026 | 1 h 31 min
Which is more final, the gun or the camera? Armed with a powerful visual style, Oscar®-nominated filmmaker Kim Nguyen reveals the elusive connection between two families and one iconic photo: Saigon Execution. Part history, part mystery, Saigon Story confronts the family secrets left in the wake of the Vietnam War, exposing the resilience of survivors and the blurred legacy of wartime memory.

Awards and distinctions

  • Best Canadian Feature Documentary
    Hot Docs, Toronto
    2026