Boat People
1982, Cantonese. Directed by Ann Hui.
A Japanese photojournalist revisits Vietnam after the liberation to document the nation, and begins following and documenting the young children from a poor Vietnamese family.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
- R
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Vietnam Trilogy: watch order
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 13 October 1982
- Original title
- 投奔怒海
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Chiu Kang-Chien
- Box office
- $2M
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Boat People: quick answers
What should I watch before Boat People?
Watch Below the Lion Rock: The Boy from Vietnam (1978) and The Story of Woo Viet (1981) first.
Is Boat People worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 62 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Boat People?
Boat People runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does Boat People have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Boat People. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Boat People parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Boat People is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Boat People on?
Boat People isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 13 October 1982. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Boat People?
If you liked Boat People, try The Killing Fields, Heaven & Earth, Cutter's Way.
Who directed Boat People?
Boat People (1982) was directed by Ann Hui and stars George Lam Tsz-cheung, Season Ma, Cora Miao.