BLUE BAYOU Trailer (2021) Alicia Vikander, Drama Movie

[@aeolia80]

Man!!! When I was living in Korea I heard about so many people (mostly guys) that were in this situation, adopted to the States, the citizenship never finalized, get in trouble with the law as an adult and get deported to Korea, and they know nothing of the country, language, culture. One guy like this eventually married a Korean woman that had lived in the States so she understood him, and he opened a Mexican restaurant in Korea because that was the food and culture he grew up with in the States.

[@mariaeugeniacastillo7417]

this trailer actually reminded me about that guys story. there's documentary here on KZbin about his life, but I can't remember the name!

[@avholland]

That’s so sad

[@bimokresno]

i saw a documentary about this kind 'situation' but instead of koreans, it was vietnamese'.

[@steviem8117]

@@mariaeugeniacastillo7417 Wow, reminded me of the end of Orange is the New Black for one character's ending... boarding a plane to Mexico where she'd never been in her life. So scary and sad. Important stories that should be shared.

[@millsyinnz]

Same thing happens in NZ, Australia, the US etc. They move there as a child, and then something happens and they are deported.

[@sherrysresearchandreviews6915]

Asian male lead. Historically rare, nice to see a different storyline.

[@Selkie7]

Right?!

[@garzonadas]

So true, even rarer than an Asian partner to an American lady. Why?

[@sherrysresearchandreviews6915]

@@garzonadas who knows. But the melting pot is starting to show in Hollywood even more.

[@kateapple1]

Yeah except HER name is the only one listed even tho he’s the star 🙄

[@sherrysresearchandreviews6915]

@@kateapple1 Yeah. She's the more well known, but if the role is good, well remember him.

[@MAYK1NG]

I can't stand these stories because they're real and knowing how cruel people are just makes me more angry and hopeless.

[@blessing291]

true..i think i am not watching it because of that too...coz i hav a fragile understanding to have peace in my mind with these kind of movies😂

[@SuperRobertoClemente]

Yes and yes... although now they're also a warning-- this shouldn't happen to anyone, and ICE should not be empowered by any president. They're out there ruining lives for now reason. How do they sleep at night, pieces of shit.

[@jeffjones3040]

@@SuperRobertoClemente ....The really scary thing is the world is chock FULL of evil pricks like that. They ruin lives when they certainly do NOT have to.

[@schisandra]

I feel you, @sasha. It’s fucking heartbreaking.

[@Selkie7]

I feel that 💖 tho I think it's a powerful and important story to tell for that reason too

[@mayling141]

Man... This is heavy drama. The lead Asian actor is also the writer and director of this movie. WOW... Also, Alicia is so versatile! KUDOS to her for signing in this movie.

[@Tony_Cardoza]

He got in a lot of crap for using another guys story who didn't want it to be told like this. Also, as a sweepstakes, he was giving away a trip to New Orleans lmao, where all the tragedy in the movie takes place. Also dumb is why he uses a Korean American in a story taking place in New Orleans, where there is already a huge Vietnamese American community. All stories that take place in New Orleans are embarrassing. They mess up the accents, the screw up the locations, (why are NOPD in Westwego arresting this man lmao) just an all around embarrassment.

[@mayling141]

@@Tony_Cardoza - I think he used a Korean American storyline because of marketing. Korean cinema is a big hype in Hollywood at the moment.

[@tonyn1307]

Wasn't expecting much and couldn't be more wrong. The emotions and dialogue are overwhelmingly powerful. The casts were amazing.

[@johnmolina3284]

The dialogue could have been better, but at least there was no sentimentality.

[@ashleytrood7181]

Doesn't look like it'll have a happy ending but it's a story that needs to be told.

[@carlroberts7830]

@@burtan2000 fair shot? then get in line and dont jump the que that people from other countries not our neighbour line up for legally to eliminate bringing in criminals and disease but ill bet you took four years of liberal arts that you now want uncle sam to pay for to develope your bleeding heart syndrome uncle sam can not save every one nor should they have too

[@pongkham143]

@@carlroberts7830 life isn’t about the physical world.

[@snookies1224]

@@carlroberts7830 i think you need to back and read your own history. Unless you're native american, you're an immigrant.

[@cguzelli1]

@@burtan2000 There is a legal way and an illegal way to come into this country. Knowing this person was 3 years old when he came here, but don't know whether he was a citizen or not. If he wasn't, he had plenty of time to do so. It's gut-wrenching to see someone get separated from their family, but they do have a choice. Most of them are hard working tax paying citizens and I believe anyone who's been here should be a citizen. Most also have a choice to prevent separation and deportation, but they don't. I'm not an immigrant, but my ancestors were and did it legally. My wife is an immigrant and her family waited 2 years for their quota to come up and immigrate here legally. These illegals don't make it fair for those who follow the law. While I understand the humanitarian cause, many have forgotten there is a legal way to immigrate. Now with an open Southern Border and Afghan refugees (many whom are not vetted properly, let's see how long it take for another Terrorist attack on our soil. I am a Christian, but also believe in obeying law. Jesus said "Render unto Caesar what is Caesar's and give to God what is God's". Meaning follow the laws of the Roman Empire.

[@ditzygypsy]

@@cguzelli1 You had an attack on Jan. 6. Maybe there’ll be another one this month too 🙄.

[@orsolyaritter7292]

Finally a film which shows the truth about democracy and equality in the USA. Basically they do whatever they want wherever they are.

[@135Zeus]

Cross your fingers you get a good not racist judge

[@shielahaberecht3417]

You think this is truth? This is a wildly exaggerated and extreme caricature. We are so lost as a nation right now. I'm sorry you feel that way, I'm sure you have your reasons. But isn't it possible you're being just a bit alarmist about it? Anyway... God bless.

[@lonewandererfo3]

@@shielahaberecht3417 problem is you see this "exaggerated" depiction in every movie and series...at some point, you gotta ask yourself : What if it's closer to reality than you think?

[@shielahaberecht3417]

@@lonewandererfo3 It's propaganda...it is purposeful and carefully crafted to control public opinion. Just read the comments here...the masses are conditioned to openly recieve this particular message through a major disinformation campaign designed to make them trust bad actors with long, violent criminal histories, and fear and loathe the police. So this movie is emotionally available, and readily accepted, and cried over. One lady even said she thinks she remembers it, that it's a true story! Our population is heavily influenced and believes what the news tells them, yet knows very little about the world, or the issues in any historical context. Very little higher education, and even if they do...roughly half can't find America on a map. This film misses the truth about cops...by a mile. Most are faithful public servants..any that aren't need to be rooted out. And America is a great country...It's run by people that don't see it that way. Think you want socialism ? Because your leftist professor said how great it is...it's always only great until you get it. Then it flips, like an abuser on wedding night, and everyone, except the elites who sold us that bag of false hopes and empty promises, and everyone ends up in poverty and worse. That's why it fails everywhere. Yes, even the Nordic countries all quickly reverted to free markets. Anyway...what you see here is part of that full-court press, and the only hope is truth. Not Hollywood's version of it.

[@lonewandererfo3]

@@shielahaberecht3417 dude... you're just babbling endlessly, couldn't even read half of it..."America" is not a country, USA is and no, it is not great...It has many issues in such high levels that other countries really see it as a movie...Police brutality, racism, lack of education, nationalism etc obviously exist in most advanced countries in some amount...But when your population is so large and your profile is on the news everyday and you choose to portray your worst each time, then YES, there is definitely something going wrong with you...I might have not lived in the US personally but lots of friends and family currently do and all say the bad outweigh the good by a lot...

[@coffeetea8577]

Alicia has such a good New Orleans accent, you’d hardly think she has a polished Swedish accent, she’s a great actress!

[@LoudAngryJerk]

she's obviously done some work on it. A couple years ago her american accent was passing at best.

[@SisterJanet]

@@LoudAngryJerk It was quite weak in the Bourne movie.

[@shelbynamels973]

Another immigrant who does the job Americans don't want to do. Btw, isn't it enough she's in 'The Green Knight"? Isn't one movie a year enough?

[@kenhoward3512]

Her "normal" speech is with a British accent.

[@shelbynamels973]

Correction: she's actually in three movies that are coming out this year.

[@iuliaElsaa]

This hit home. I got admitted to a US college and applied for a visa to go study in the US and got denied 3 times the last months resulting in my savings gone and a depression. The immigration process is so difficult for people on the outside they do not care about you.

[@iuliaElsaa]

@BUCK FIDEN! you’re a ball of sunshine arent you?

[@Jonathan-di1mv]

this looks important.... and someone is getting an oscar.

[@siriahn8368]

Ame👍👍👍hopefully..

[@lahleslie5251]

I hope it's Justin Chon. ❤❤❤

[@BuckingHorse-Bull]

its important but getting an oscar for this is farfetched

[@ninamphotog]

heck yea.

[@bigbywolf3599]

dont think chon can beat denzel Washington. Joaquin. Adam Driver. Dev Patel one of them is winnin

[@Prasanta530]

After watching the movie i felt my eyes were wet.Father daughter bonding and the separation makes you cry.

[@alexanderreyes1081]

A fellow Asian in the lead, writer and director as well. And Alicia Vikander, whom I'll watch in whatever movie she's in. The storyline looks Oscar worthy, which I think is based in a true story. Can't wait.

[@mwyz]

I feel like Alicia picks some of the most interesting roles; I always look forward to her projects. Really excited for this one especially, kinda seems like Oscar bait but in the best way. XD

[@djelalniyazi4090]

like when bourne outsmarted her

[@brianjanson3498]

I always look forward to her projects. Ex Machina was the best.

[@khmergodhobbies]

@@brianjanson3498 i agree. that was her best role. she's so beautiful it's captivating.

[@eriksmith5740]

Your mom seems like Oscar bait

[@sherrymejia5759]

She is an incredible actress for sure ! And picks quality films !

[@fuaadee]

Just the trailer is making me cry.

[@ninamphotog]

me too !!

[@susanackermann6747]

💔

[@triniteehatch1206]

As a person of color, there is nothing better than seeing other being represented and telling their stories

[@earlgreystoke3324]

Agreed. Many more African people need to be cast in Korean movies...

[@Tony_Cardoza]

Asians aren't "persons of color".

[@janetDT1904]

As a half-filo, half-African American who was adopted and moved to Australia when I was 3 years old, I fully support this movie. Can't wait to watch it. Please no one die in it and please have a happy ending.

[@shelbynamels973]

Don't break Australian laws and you should be fine.

[@eve9434]

YOU WILL CRY SO HARD. THIS IS THE MOVIE OF THE YEAR HANDS DOWN.

[@Jeoni22]

Watched it 3 weeks ago.... proud of my asian brother for sparking change, goid decent movie. Reminds me of Khmer boys who were deported backbin 2003, one love to the people of no colors...one love

[@IphiaCarlene]

This going to break my heart. This is too real...cause this has happened to to many people.

[@sandracmyers]

Thousands

[@bev9708]

I LOVED this movie... it was absolutely engaging from start to finish being very very well written and acted!! Justin Con is an absolute revelation!!

[@droogs8826]

I hope great directors who are working right now and legends who are working for more than 20 years will recognize Alicia Vikander even tho she has won the Oscar she still seen kinda underrated I hope she lands some big roles in future

[@sandracmyers]

The director is the lead actor. He also wrote it.

[@TableForOne2025]

My heart broke just watching the trailer 😭.

[@msjohndoe8257]

I can't watch this movie. This actually happens to people who, in some cases, believe themselves to be American; or to a vet who fought on behalf of his country only to discover his parents did not file the proper paperwork decades ago. So sad, upsetting and un-American.

[@sarahzz8061]

There’s something about Alicia which is so captivating

[@chrisez3188]

I just saw her in green knight she can so seamlessly change I don’t want to spoil the movie but I was amazed by her performance I love the actors that focus on the small things like mannerisms, accent, all the above makes the performance all the better

[@soulserenade.kcn1992]

Damn I can already sense the intense emotions from this trailer. It’s so awesome to see an Asian lead! I feel like it’s very rare…

[@yoshiharuhabu]

Wait until someone dives into the pond on his motorcycle.

[@Madfattdeeb]

This looks like real life. Just the trailer had me tearing up.

[@Barbieee1987]

This happens every day to hard working people who just want a normal life. So sad!

[@swallowedinthesea11]

Isn't this based on a true story? I remember a Vice story about a Korean guy who ICE arrested and deported to Korea which he knew nothing about. He's still there I think.

[@BradPham]

Very spooky.

[@Apathygrrl]

There's many stories like this, unfortunately. ICE is awful.

[@MAYK1NG]

This is a true story.

[@jeffjones3040]

@@jonasthemovie ...This and some other cases, they didn't KNOW that they were not "GOTTEN LEGAL" when they came over here as little kids.

[@cgriley9643]

There are between an estimated 25k-49k international adoptees who are not considered citizens

[@oliviaenglund]

My heart will probably break from watching this but I have to see it! Justin and Alicia looks great together, an amazing cast altogether!

[@julian_frazer]

Never been too big on Vikander, and haven't come across the male lead before, but this looks great. Looking forward to it. Dear movie studios, More stories like this, please!

[@Shaylynn575]

Well this stopped my whole entire heart. Will report back when it's beating at a normal pace again.

[@bkcalvine]

Winning comment.

[@BuckingHorse-Bull]

probably should get that checked for Heart arrhythmia

[@ninamphotog]

** nods, 1 tear, nods **

[@davidecolin]

Why TF is this movie not getting more recognition?

[@___optimus]

movies like this, makes me feel alive again.

[@danabrahams7892]

Like the look of this also glad Vikander is back, she is quality

[@shelbynamels973]

That and 'The Green Knight" and 'Beckett'. Three movies a year not enough?

[@sandracmyers]

Where she go?

[@johnnyv.5142]

This film is destined for multiple Oscar nominations!

[@gutenbird]

Does it meet the new requirements?

[@redred4877]

@@gutenbird absolutely! Chon for Best Actor and Vikander could campaign for Supporting Actress

[@gutenbird]

@@redred4877 Hope the reviews are wrong and this movie isn’t lacking all subtlety. It’d be a shame if bad directing hurt the actors’ chances.

[@Mary-re4tl]

This is actually inspired by a true story! I remember reading about it a few years back!

[@sandracmyers]

Happens all day long

[@Tony_Cardoza]

This isn't a true story. Nothing about this is true. The lead/director says he based this on like 6 different people. The location was also picked at random, I guess these hollywood types think it's hip to film in New Orleans and absolutely butcher the accents.

[@mooville32]

Wow! This looks like one the very few important movies to come out in a while

[@berenikem.684]

Such a good, authentic story !! There are so many "Shadow"people in our societys without any assurance...

[@will_the_warlord8913]

now this is a film....this hits home for me

[@KevinJVelez-gp3us]

Im ready for Alicia Vikander to make me cry again.

[@trident2020]

She’s great in The Light Between Oceans, another tear-jerker story, with her husband Michael Fassbender. They both put in beautiful performances in the film.

[@shelbynamels973]

She's in three movies being released this year. That should hold you over for a while.

[@cactivation07]

Just watched. Great movie.

[@vivianamora7505]

I’m all over this movie YESSSS!!!!!

[@beckspark5548]

Thank god i was adopted to Europe.. adoptees in Europe got citizenship automatically during the adoption process.. that was nothing that adoptive parents could choose or "forget" the American system is so inhuman and shocking at times.. I was born in Korea, adopted to Europe when I was 4... getting deported to a country you do not know, not knowing the language, not having any family .. those kids / babies did not come voluntarily to the US .. American people chose to adopt them.. It is incredibly cruel.. shocking this is still happening to adoptees in the US.. this makes me truly sick

[@Tony_Cardoza]

Europe is getting blacked. You'll wish you were soon enough.

[@DallasTechie]

Seen Justin in other films. Great actor.

[@ChaunceyZalkin]

Heartbreaking and enraging beyond just to watch trailer

[@Amanda-zz2yt]

Just from watching this trailer I get some Norman Reedus vibes from this actor.

[@Tony_Cardoza]

Strange comment, but true. I feel the same. Norman rules btw.

[@steviem8117]

As a lover of drama films (born during a time where action/comic book movies/sci-fi movies rule), I can't WAIT to watch this...

[@jonalvarado9868]

Such a powerful movie. A voice for the oppressed. Minority or otherwise.

[@jonasthemovie]

Who is oppressed here? The non citizen?

[@QsilverG]

Abused and neglected foreign adoptee

[@OptimusWombat]

@@jonasthemovie the non-citizen who was brought to the country as a small child by Americans who f'd up the paperwork. I remember when "compassionate conservatism" was a thing. I guess that's long gone.

[@jonasthemovie]

@@OptimusWombat Compassionate conservatives, are those the ones who give of their own money instead of others? The situation is f’d up for sure for these people, but how do you get to adult age without knowing your actual status?

[@jonasthemovie]

@@OptimusWombat Seems like most find out when applying for passport or get sentenced.... What surprises me the most is that they seem to have recieved SSNs.

[@albertodillon]

Alicia Vikander a good actress indeed

[@Tony_Cardoza]

Horrible accent though.

[@CreepyFilmz]

I remember Justin Chon in "Twilight" lol

[@bens1221sop]

Solid performances.

[@jamesnorwood4084]

Want to see this. Interesting concept and already see the good acting involved. Clint Eastwood would be proud of this one.

[@ashlady9]

Omg, is this the dude from twilight? He is killin that accent. Also, EMORY COHEN!!! This looks so good.

[@John.Skelton]

Yeah dude!!! I JUST realized that too when someone else mentioned it! That's so awesome!

[@Tony_Cardoza]

He's not killing the accent. He sounds like a fool.

[@AlexC-bx5ht]

My new favorite film!!!

[@sheeanabrugh]

My heart just broke.

[@allendever949]

Peoples opinions and not critics are far more important. This looks good with a great message. We are lucky to have so many good films coming out.. Certainly due to not being released due to COVID.

[@madgemackles4337]

Where have I seen this actor before? Either way, it’s a tear jerker

[@Sowindiee10]

That’s Justin Chon. He was in 21&Over, the Twilight movies…. All sorts of stuff!

[@His.Infernal.Majesty]

Devs series?

[@ohbooyourselves]

Wendy Wu

[@annad9534]

Pretty sure he was in XMen 3? The guy with the spikes that come out of his body

[@fredbelfort3778]

@@annad9534 that was Ken Leung

[@zinoz25]

If Darrel and Glenn had a son

[@FandangoBatter]

This gave me goose bumps. I can't wait to see it.

[@theshah9756]

Ms Vikander is so underrated

[@davidecolin]

She has an Oscar

[@captainburlin]

She is a perpetrator oscar winning, because her’s evil dreams in her’s acting.

[@lalalovenickie]

WHAT A STORY. Ok ok I love this already. Can’t wait!

[@tampasheepdog3202]

At first I was like, boring, but the build up drew me in so hard. I'm totally in for this ride! And also, because I'm in love with Alicia. lol

[@dumomas]

Such a good movie. The dialogues, the storyline is pitch-perfect.

[@Tony_Cardoza]

The accents suck ass though.

[@didinha1982]

its really nice to see a asian male lead. its very refreshing. to see a different narative, the struggle that other nationalities face. hope this happens to other ethinicties.

[@bigsistahtips]

As an immigrant and also adopted person (different story from his, though), I think this is going to be painful...

[@mintojoy4598]

Based on True story

[@RayRay_28]

This looks very emotional...

[@heathermetz6576]

This is a movie I want to see!

[@benipinky]

I already bawling and it’s only the trailer

[@jdreis]

ugh…this trailer hurts my heart

[@phoenix-xu9xj]

Welcome to America ! Just wish they would stop saying they are the greatest country in the world. You are not !! Full of crazies.

[@peterbuccieri1836]

yeah we lost that title a while ago. Half of the country is insane. I dont think you'd agree with me on which half though.

[@carlossilverio7325]

this looks like ''a place beyond the pines'' sort of story different take.

[@christopherkim1744]

I was just abt. to say the same thing. Tatoos up the neck, motorcycle, cops...

[@THEJoeDub22]

Lol umm no? Like not even remotely close

[@cgriley9643]

There are between an estimated 25k-49k international adoptees who are not considered citizens.

[@angelv5170]

That must be so scary, being thrown away to a country you know nothing about

[@CARTOONIVERSE1]

CG RILEY- Translation: none of them came legally. Idiot.

[@shelbynamels973]

@@CARTOONIVERSE1 Mistranslation: if they came thru established adoption proceedings, they were admitted legally. Else it would be considered human trafficking . They - or rather the adoption agency or the adoptive parents - failed to take the second crucial step - applying for citizenship for the child.

[@CARTOONIVERSE1]

@@shelbynamels973 - How do you even know this? Did you watch the movie?

[@shelbynamels973]

@@CARTOONIVERSE1 Has nothing to do with the movie. You simply can't just import a child without the proper paperwork.

[@gregkokjian1659]

Loved it. Great performances. Beautiful and sad story!

[@twoplustwo07]

There is another movie like this that has Danai Jekesai Gurira( Michonne from Walking dead) in it. The movie name is The Visitor. It was the 1st movie I seen her in. It’s a very good movie.

[@sgtlamancha805]

Great movie

[@janelinehayes8127]

When and where can I watch this? Being blasian and coming from New Orleans this moved me....... I am so excited to see this!

[@Tony_Cardoza]

Those accents should have f'd you up though. They're terrible.

[@gabriellerico2993]

Wow, Justin Chon has come a long way from 21 and Over and Twilight. This movie looks really good.

[@BlendedBarbieDoll]

Omg Twilight he was in that!

[@John.Skelton]

Omg! That's right!!! That WAS him in Twilight!!! Wow! That's so awesome!!!

[@tarimushati1817]

Good to see movies that tell the untold stories failed and depicting how broken the systems of this world are.

[@gutenbird]

While the reviews aren’t too great especially if you read between the lines of critics bending over backwards to praise this movie while at the same time they bash it, it actually looks like an interesting story. Has anyone out there seen it and any thoughts?

[@mikeking9373]

"With liberty and justice for all." Yeah, right!

[@samarakrieger]

As the kid of two immigrants; one from Egypt, the other from Fiji, stories like these are a reminder as to why I'm so glad I don't live in America.

[@wrathofgrothendieck]

well we miss you, we could sure relieve some stress bullying you...

[@Unifyyyyyyy]

Australia enforced the s501 deportation scheme for New Zealanders/foreigners a few years ago, who have been living there since childhood. The crime rate now has ballooned to a point where Police are struggling to maintain order. Families that have been left behind are now broken and falling into extreme hardship.

[@islandonthelake]

Why werent papers finalized? Their adapted parents didnt complete them ? Why punish a kid for parents mistakes. Thats screwed up

[@lissandrafreljord7913]

Oh, it's that Korean guy's biopic who got deported to Korea. I remember watching the real interview.

[@Tony_Cardoza]

Not based on him. Well, it kinda is. The director/star actor stole his story without his permission and used it to exploit him and make money for him and his hollywood cronies. Very sad indeed.

[@BradPham]

Heavy stuff. Looks good.

[@nickycat11]

Eric from Twilight finally getting his time to shine

[@apostolia2124]

Alicia Vikander, i dare to call her "the Meryl Streep" of her generation....

[@AnarChic75]

Seems like such an important film. Can’t wait

[@dani-ol5xb]

Got me all chocked up just watching the trailer

[@vickidvorak5819]

I thought that the male lead was Stephen Yuen of Walking Dead at first. I am from South Louisiana and this actor seems to have gotten the accent right which is hardly ever the case, the New Orleans accent also. I did not hear enough of Vikander"s accent to tell but Chon"s seemed quite authentic.

[@Tony_Cardoza]

None of the main actors got the New Orleans accent right.

[@vickidvorak5819]

@@Tony_Cardoza I haven't seen the movie but from this clip it was hard to tell . I can almost always spot a New Orleans accent. It is very difficult for someone who has not lived there. And when they try to give them a southern accent!! Oh lawd!

[@daniellee9763]

This looks amazing! Finally some representation!

[@snggarageworld]

i will watch it and i will cry

[@lovepet4565]

I love the actress shes one of my favorite

[@Fanniiiy]

Alicia Vikander is the best!

[@miikop]

That’s impressive accent work from miss Vikander. Convincing

[@mistertamura6190]

Looks great.

[@thatomashopha]

Does anyone know the song that's playing in background?

[@EdMaple57]

"In Fantasia" - Kishi Bashi

[@nedharris]

I sort of watched this trailer on Focus Features' KZbin channel just a few minutes ago

[@Tetawnga6974]

I love to watch Blue bayou, I can't wait. From Northeast India Mizoram Aizawl City

[@sherrymejia5759]

Alicia Vikkander is an incredible actress and he seems to be incredible as well looking at the trailer ! Looks like a wonderful film but hard to watch how cruel people are for sure ! Heartbreaking