Year of the Cat
2025, English. Directed by Tony Nguyen.
Year of the Cat follows filmmaker Tony Nguyen on an extraordinary quest to solve the mystery of his father, lost in the chaos of the fall of Saigon 50 years ago. Told as an investigative home movie, this powerful documentary weaves together moments of humor and heartache, offering an intimate look at how the children of refugees are shaped by war and loss. As Tony delves into his family’s history, the film reveals the emotional lengths we go to in confronting the ghosts of the past—and the possibility of healing as we reclaim and transform our futures.
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- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- 3 May 2025
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Year of the Cat runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
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Year of the Cat isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 3 May 2025. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Year of the Cat?
If you liked Year of the Cat, try Birth of the Living Dead, Come See Me in the Good Light, As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty.
Who directed Year of the Cat?
Year of the Cat (2025) was directed by Tony Nguyen and stars Tony Nguyen.