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Blue Bayou

  • 20212021
  • RR
  • 1h 57m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
5.7K
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POPULARITY
4,062
288
  • Cast & crew
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Justin Chon and Alicia Vikander in Blue Bayou (2021)
From award-winning writer/director Justin Chon, Blue Bayou is the moving and timely story of a uniquely American family fighting for their future. Antonio LeBlanc (Chon), a Korean adoptee raised in a small town in the Louisiana bayou, is married to the love of his life Kathy (Alicia Vikander) and step-dad to their beloved daughter Jessie. Struggling to make a better life for his family, he must confront the ghosts of his past when he discovers that he could be deported from the only country he has ever called home.
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As a Korean-American man raised in the Louisiana bayou works hard to make a life for his family, he must confront the ghosts of his past as he discovers that he could be deported from the on... Read allAs a Korean-American man raised in the Louisiana bayou works hard to make a life for his family, he must confront the ghosts of his past as he discovers that he could be deported from the only country he has ever called home.As a Korean-American man raised in the Louisiana bayou works hard to make a life for his family, he must confront the ghosts of his past as he discovers that he could be deported from the only country he has ever called home.

IMDb RATING
7.0/10
5.7K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,062
288
  • Director
    • Justin Chon
  • Writer
    • Justin Chon
  • Stars
    • Justin Chon
    • Alicia Vikander
    • Mark O'Brien
Top credits
  • Director
    • Justin Chon
  • Writer
    • Justin Chon
  • Stars
    • Justin Chon
    • Alicia Vikander
    • Mark O'Brien
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 70User reviews
    • 81Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 6 nominations

    Videos6

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    'Blue Bayou' Sheds Light on Crisis for Adopted Immigrants
    Video 2:44
    'Blue Bayou' Sheds Light on Crisis for Adopted Immigrants

    Photos16

    Justin Chon and Alicia Vikander in Blue Bayou (2021)
    Linh-Dan Pham and Justin Chon at an event for Blue Bayou (2021)
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    Justin Chon in Blue Bayou (2021)
    Sydney Kowalske, Justin Chon, and Alicia Vikander in Blue Bayou (2021)
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    Sydney Kowalske, Justin Chon, and Alicia Vikander in Blue Bayou (2021)
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    Justin Chon and Alicia Vikander in Blue Bayou (2021)

    Top cast

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    Justin Chon
    Justin Chon
    • Antonio LeBlancas Antonio LeBlanc
    Alicia Vikander
    Alicia Vikander
    • Kathy LeBlancas Kathy LeBlanc
    Mark O'Brien
    Mark O'Brien
    • Aceas Ace
    Linh-Dan Pham
    Linh-Dan Pham
    • Parker Nguyenas Parker Nguyen
    Sydney Kowalske
    Sydney Kowalske
    • Jessie LeBlancas Jessie LeBlanc
    Vondie Curtis-Hall
    Vondie Curtis-Hall
    • Barry Boucheras Barry Boucher
    Emory Cohen
    Emory Cohen
    • Dennyas Denny
    Geraldine Singer
    Geraldine Singer
    • Dawn Landryas Dawn Landry
    Toby Vitrano
    Toby Vitrano
    • Merkas Merk
    Altonio Jackson
    Altonio Jackson
    • Quentin aka Qas Quentin aka Q
    Truong Quang Tran
    • Quocas Quoc
    Ivy Vy Le
    • Nicoleas Nicole
    Sage Kim Gray
    Sage Kim Gray
    • Antonio's Motheras Antonio's Mother
    Renell Gibbs
    Renell Gibbs
    • Reggieas Reggie
    Jacci Gresham
    • Ms. Jaccias Ms. Jacci
    Martin Bats Bradford
    Martin Bats Bradford
    • Lajonas Lajon
    • (as Martin Bradford)
    Tyler Henry
    • Kamalas Kamal
    Susan McPhail
    Susan McPhail
    • Susanneas Susanne
    • Director
      • Justin Chon
    • Writer
      • Justin Chon
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
    • All cast & crew

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    Storyline

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    As a Korean-American man raised in the Louisiana bayou works hard to make a life for his family, he must confront the ghosts of his past as he discovers that he could be deported from the only country he has ever called home.
    • written by director
    • written and directed by cast member
    • father daughter relationship
    • husband wife relationship
    • tattoo
    • 319 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • It's not where you're from. It's where you belong.
    • Genre
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for language throughout and some violence
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In the U.S., the Child Citizenship Act of 2000 does not apply to internationally adopted children who turned 18 before that year, leaving them at risk for deportation. If the Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2021 passes, it will allow internationally adopted children to be U.S. citizens regardless of age.
    • Goofs
      All entries contain spoilers
    • Soundtracks
      Ja Jang Uri
      Traditional

      Performed by Sage Kim Gray

    User reviews70

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Great
    This is a nice emotional family drama. Its story is beautiful, real, sad, and heartbreaking. It also tackles an important topic and spreads awareness about a serious issue. My only issue with it is that it has many subplots that makes it a bit distant and messy sometimes. Performances are solid by both Chon and Vikander.
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    3
    • atractiveeyes
    • Oct 14, 2021

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 17, 2021 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Dòng Nước Xanh
    • Filming locations
      • New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Entertainment One
      • MACRO
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $788,675
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $329,840
      • Sep 19, 2021
    • Gross worldwide
      • $919,649
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 57 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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