Screened as part of Ethnic Mosaic Alliance’s Mosaic Life Festival

Ru

Thursday, September 5, 2024 – 6:00 PM
Gathering Place, Barrie Public Library, 60 Worsley St, Barrie, ON L4M 1L6
Admission: FREE

Directed by Charles-Olivier Michaud
Cast: Chloé Djandji, Chantal Thuy, Jean Bui, Olivier Dinh, Xavier Nguyen, Patrice Robitaille

“An incredibly beautiful film about resilience and survival and a truly uplifting watch.”
James Mackin, Toronto City News

“Canadian director Charles-Olivier Michaud finds the warmth and humour in everything from a stepdance welcome in a community gym to the healing magic of maple taffy made on fresh snow […] Michaud chooses not to tell this story through a lot of dialogue, but rather through imagery and often achingly beautiful visual details.”
Janet Smith, Stir

“Tender, lovely… a love letter to Canadians.”
Liza Braun, Original Cin

Synopsis:

Based on the Governor General’s Award–winning novel by Kim Thúy, Ru is the story of the arduous journey of a wealthy family fleeing from Vietnam, before landing in Quebec.

After a perilous sea crossing, young Vietnamese Tinh and her family arrive in Quebec, where they begin their new life. Thanks to a warm welcome from everyone, including the family who sponsors them, Tinh slowly adapts to her new reality. Shy and reserved by nature, Tinh will have to draw from deep within herself the determination needed to adapt to her new reality.

Awards: 1 win, 9 nominations

Nominated – Golden Gate Award, Global Visions, San Francisco International Film Festival, 2024
Winner – Performance in a Supporting Role, Drama (Chantal Thuy), Canadian Screen Awards, 2024

Presented by the Ethnic Mosaic Alliance in partnership with Barrie Film Festival. Supported by the Barrie Public Library