UnLonely Film Festival 5
No Crying at the Dinner Table
A collection of family secrets, confessions and confrontation.
This film contains scenes or descriptions that some viewers may find disturbing, including descriptions of suicide, and/or may not be suitable for younger audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.
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Meet the Filmmaker
What is their why?
“I grew up between funeral homes and temples. There was a period in my life where I prayed that no one else would die the next year. Although death was very prominent in my childhood, I never had the tools to understand and express my emotions. Grieving was something to be done alone.
When I discovered my family’s stories, it really hit home with me. I was taken back to memories as a teenager trying to make sense of my own traumas alone, and not having the tools to express them.
With these discoveries, I knew that I wanted to make a documentary about intergenerational trauma, and push for change in the process.”
Carol Nguyen is a Vietnamese Canadian filmmaker based in Toronto and Montreal. Her films often explore the subjects of cultural identity, family and memory.
Click to watch Carol Nguyen accept the Cigna Diversity Advocate Award. Watch the entire replay of the Launch Event here.
When was the last time you had a conversation with a close family member where you learned something new about them? Has it been a while since you connected with a parent or sibling? What would you recommend to someone who wants to encourage an intimate conversation with a loved one?
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