Watching TV was his only Dream. THE VIETNAMESE AMERICAN IMMIGRANT EXPERIENCE. a Kyle Le doc.

a Kyle Le doc. Giap and I return to his hometown years later: • NEVER Traveling Vietna...
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Giap's story is similar to many Viet kieu and Vietnamese overseas abroad. The resilience of the refugee immigration struggle combined with the eventual return home to support family and friends back in the motherland is something that is still on going today. It's an important historical and present sociological aspect of the Vietnamese diaspora that is seldom discussed even though it's apparent i almost every household past or present. Thank you to Giap for sharing his story. If anyone else wants their story told and our schedule aligns, then maybe it'll happen. Heck, Giap just reached out to me one day and I just came over to his house not even knowing a thing. And it turned out to be a great story, but also a great opportunity to share such a life.
Thanks to Giap for the chance to create this video and the main reason why I went back to Vietnam during the summer. When I left in March, I had no plans at all to return during the summer, but meeting him and his enthusiasm for sharing the Vietnamese diaspora and culture and his story made the decision a lot easier. Because of Giap, we have all of these Vietnam videos that I've released in the last few weeks and the next few weeks. Thank you Giap. Meeting one person can definitely change the course of our life. Who knows what's next?
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About Me: I'm Kyle Le and I used to live, travel, and eat in Vietnam and many Asian countries. I'm passionate about making videos and sharing modern Asia to the world. I've traveled everywhere in Vietnam, from Hanoi to Saigon - Far North, Central Highlands, Islands, and Deep Mekong Delta - I've visited there. In addition to 15+ countries from Indonesia to Thailand to Singapore, you'll find all of my food, tourist attractions, and daily life experiences discovering my roots in the motherland on this amazing journey right on this channel. So be sure to subscribe- there's new videos all the time and connect with me on social media below so you don't miss any adventures.
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Filmed and Edited by Kyle Le
Music mixed by Antti Luode.
Filmed with a Panasonic G7 14-140mm. 15mm
Samsung S7 Zhiyun Smooth Q, DJI Mavic
Audio from a Shure VP38F, RodeLink
Locations: Saigon, Quang Ninh,

[@quangninhquetoi8652]

I’m giapnguyen, thank you all for watching the documentary. And thanks to Kyle did an awesome job on the video, I’m going back to Vietnam this week to meet a boat friend I haven’t see for over 30 years, the only reason we found each other is because of this video, and hope Kyle will do a follow up, on this so you guys have something to look forward to watch....

[@mydoto]

just saw the recently uploaded interview w/ Kyle...going back to watch this old video again.

[@aracelymeraz6777]

Thank you for sharing your life. Enjoy watching the video a lot. Greetings from mexico and God keep blessing you.

[@MoreThai]

great story Giap ! I came to the states in 79 but my live in VN was much better than you.. good to see that you're doing great now

[@rameyandlisagirven561]

Respect so awesome love your story!

[@Notmysteezhomie2]

Hey Mr. Nguyen, when did you leave? My father left Haiphong as well and went to China as well

[@19brandon66]

Outstanding story...your content just gets better and better...network quality. This should be on PBS. And remember...Real Men cry...

[@babyshaya]

19brandon66. Seriously i was thinking that too, except the last part with the flashing moments. I didn't get that but in the car ending? Powerful shit

[@tgurl220]

Thank you Kyle and Mr. Giap for sharing this incredible story. I am so touched by Mr. Giap's love for his family back in Vietnam. I am also impressed by Mr. Giap's American parents for loving him and raising him to be a kind man. Awesome video. Keep it up.

[@SailingYachtDreamcatcher]

Absolutely awesome documentary Kyle. I was watching many parts with tears in my eyes. My Vietnamese wife and son are living in Long Khanh, and I am a South African living in Cape Town, separated by diplomatic red tape, she alone may only visit me one month in a year. So I do a lot of commuting to Vietnam. ( I was there for Tet this year, my first). I really miss the sit down family feasts on the lounge floor, and the extended family support network. Well done!

[@kyleledotnet]

Thank you for watching this video. Please share it with your friends and family. Post it on your Facebook too. By sharing this video with your peers, you can help me make more original content showcasing Vietnamese diaspora and beyond. I'm extremely proud of this particular video not only because it was a new kind of film making challenge for me, but it has themes that all Vietnamese abroad, Viet Kieu, refugees, and immigrants can relate to. Thank you to Giap for sharing his story. If I didn't meet him, I would have never had the chance to go back to Vietnam during the summer. He's the reason why there are videos of Vietnam lately and for the next few weeks to come. Thank you for the support. Vietnamese people in Europe, please send me a Facebook message. I'm traveling there soon to discover more interesting stories of the Vietnamese lives outside of Vietnam and would love to feature your interesting stories.

[@andytang6378]

Kyle Le Dot Net what part of New Jersey is Giap from? I'm from Philly.

[@Slot-Receiver]

Kyle Le Dot Net excited for your new channel direction. Story telling is an art, and the Vietnamese refugee diaspora is one of the best story out there. Good luck!

[@christopherhale5445]

Kyle Le Dot Net you up your game with this vid Kyle...keep this format coming....Its interesting that many of the boat Viets...went on to lead very productive lives and eventually as money would allow they would sponsor their relatives to also come to America... so many started with nothing and ended up having alot financially and materially...some were extremely frugal and saved like the world was coming to a end...its not uncommon that a Viet will have upwards of 200.000 plus in the bank....at end of life...generally...A migrated Viet will still keep his closet inner circle of only other Vietnamese and additionally only marry a Vietnamese...its hard if not impossible to (truly)penetrate their culture or society even here in America....im glad to see this story....and glad he is happy (finally)

[@kyleledotnet]

+Christopher Hale this is a one time thing. I can not do another video of this magnitude by myself again.

[@lastoneleft5945]

Kyle Le Dot Net Dude, you made this grown man cry bro!!! Very touching story (made me teary eyed). Keep up this great work!!! Makes me want to get to know my dad more. Thank you. Shoot me an email, ive been just so busy with my work.

[@frankromeo3765]

Giap is a great guy and the best UPS driver I ever had. I am so impressed by his New Jersey family for raising a perfect Gentleman. They must be very proud. I know he is proud of his family since he is always talking about them. Great Job! Giap

[@CJPhu]

Kyle, I really have to admit this video was extremely well done. An award winning video you highly deserve. Bravo!

[@thuyvynguyen30]

oh wow thats amazing. he is working at UPS, it is not easy to earn enough money for his whole family and send money back to Vietnam. Just wanna tell those people who has family members living in different countries do not feel frustrated when your family members send back a little money please cuz it is so hard for them to make that money and their life here is even harder than over there. we dont have time to rest sometimes dont even have time to eat. we have to worry about how can we earn enough money every day.

[@Golfreak]

I agree that Giap is very generous for sending extra money back to Vietnam but UPS driver can make some money. Giap has been there for 35 yrs, I'm pretty sure he's making ~$100k

[@diannebrown2199]

Thanks, Kyle for this video about the Vietnam diaspora. I was living in Tucson Arizona in 1995 and remember tutoring a family of Vietnamese through a volunteer program directed by the Tucson Catholic Association. It gave me an experiencing of a lifetime during those 8 months. I really wish I could have kept in contact with the family. Excellent film of resistants and family honor.

[@chynanhua5562]

Such a hard working and generous man, even to his dad and step family. I think it was therapeutic for him to finally expressed those emotions that he must have held in for a long time. Our parents generation are so self reliant, not only do they come empty handed and did not know the language. They were able to support their primary family plus their parents, and siblings back home. Another great story Kyle. Thank you so much for doing them for us. 💗

[@idajones4493]

Thank you, Kyle for another great story. I am boat people myself from Da Nang. I could relate to what Giap went through. I am grateful where I am ever since - in USA, a land of opportunity! Married & have 2 beautiful boys. Only look back to learn from the past; make the best of what lay ahead of me. Helping the unfortunate always bring me joys & great comfort. Thanks again for such a great story! God bless you for many more.

[@inouelenhatduy]

you should go back to da nang the best city in vietnam right now :) man i miss da nang

[@marshallsislandadventures798]

I have a degree in cinematography but my passion is editing and documentaries. My daughter is leaving for college in a few years and I am debt-free with a good financial cushion. I can't wait. This is real HUMAN LIFE stuff here. Do you dislike the father for what he did or the mother for letting it happen? There is no good answer here. As indifferent as his Vietnamese father seemed you know it had to literally break his heart to put his son on a boat with little to no hope but more than he could offer. The depth of emotion this man has experienced is more than most 10 people will in a lifetime. The human desire to live and thrive is amazing. I have lived in 18 countries and people simply don't understand the reality of poverty when they come from Western countries. Still, most of these people find happiness in everyday life without a $300000 house and a 75" flatscreen. Excellent job on the documentary itself. Great transitions and B roll footage.

[@TheKamakuraGardener]

A painfully wonderful story! Thank you, Kyle! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾😘

[@prakaidao4665]

Great story. This is your best work. It's like watching a film or mini documentary.

[@lillyshooter293]

Wow ! Giap is a wonderful man through this video. Speak with his heart. 👍Thank you .

[@WindPhotography]

Great documentary. I love the contrast of the two lives you put together. And great questions you asked him to bring out his deep personal memories Kyle.

[@susieangelo6410]

Hi Kyle, Much thanks and gratitude for your love, care, tenderness and kindness toward all your film-making with utmost sensitivity. Just listening to the diasporic music reminds me of my all-time favorite TUẤN VŨ, the Legendary Vietnamese Singer of All Times.

[@hoangtran95]

I don't usually comment on videos but this one is by far the best video you've done yet Kyle and I've watched almost all of your videos (I'm getting there soon!) since I found you out. This video is much different than your other travel videos because this one really showcases your capabilities as a filmmaker and a storyteller. One of my great uncles loves your travel/food videos I might add. About Uncle Giap, his story is beautiful and you were able to capture it and turned it into something much more special, a work of art. I just want to give him a hug hearing what he had to go through as a child and how his thoughts evolved over times. He shows a huge sense of family and good karma. I wanted to say more but my thoughts are all over the place now so I guess I'll stop it here. Amazing work so thank you and hope to see more!! :)

[@macrophage1958]

well said!!

[@offhamsterwheel2789]

congrats to Kyle for making this video, its much much more than just Food n Travel, this is a bout family , about the journey of Life. Best Wishes to everyone in the vid

[@nataliapalovcak9379]

As you were telling the story of when you were a little boy I felt so much sorrow in my heart. So many children around the world still live in poverty, and many are unwanted & neglected. You had angels in heaven that made a miracle happen and bought you to a land of abundance and prosperity. You have beautiful children and a beautiful soul

[@sango3932]

Em thực sự không giỏi tiếng anh lắm nhưng mà em cảm nhận được cái tình trong cái tình ở trong mỗi video mà anh Kyle làm. Cảm xúc rất chân thật, nó không quá phô diễn, không quá giấu diếm. Em đang tự hỏi là điều gì có thể khiến mỗi video anh làm đều tuyệt vời và chân thành như thế? Có phải rằng đó là sự liên kết đặc biệt từ anh với những con người Việt Nam ở nước ngoài và những người nước ngoài yêu mến Việt Nam. Và giờ em mới chiêm nghiệm được rằng những điều xuất phát từ tấm lòng là những gì thật nhất, tuyệt vời nhất. Cảm ơn anh đã mang lại những gì thật nhất, cảm xúc nhất cho mọi người xem. Chúc anh và gia đình hạnh phúc, mạnh khỏe.

[@kristinetrinh188]

I'm absolutely amazed by the quality of this video. I know that you did spend hours and lots of effort on this project and to be honest, it turns out awesome. I really appreciate all of your hard work and please Kyle, don't quit filming because I know for sure, there are many people out there, just like me, love your channel. Thank you Kyle and I can't wait to see another video from you!!

[@KareemPinkston]

Kristine Trinh I completely agree!

[@kimlawson10]

You’re so lucky to have a wonderful adopted parents/family! My cousin was adopted by a family here in America but didn’t turn out the way we all wanted!!! Thanks Kyle for many wonderful stories.

[@lilylovesitaly3932]

@Leroy B do some research before you make any assumption about Vietnamese immigrants. Show some proofs of what you’re saying. Otherwise, your comment is as groundless as can be, which makes you sound ignorant.

[@dennisbrooks6988]

This shows how important immigrants are to America and how important America is to immigrants . Great Documentary.

[@jaimea.3318]

Mike ThaMGTOWMan Mike you sure your story is legit? Cause you story sounds fake and something a Trump voter would say. 🖕🏽

[@aneshiadixon8762]

I'm native American I do not agree with that statement. No immigrants ever treated us well.

[@ThuNguyen-fs4dr]

Such a heart moving video. I’ve been binge watching your channel, Kyle, and my appreciation for my homeland has increased tremendously. Thank you for making wonderful content, especially ones that relate to my identity.

[@Bosfammm]

Im a born Vietnamese living in the US myself and watching videos like this gave me a lot of inspirations and make me humble and grateful for all that I have now, my life would be so much different if I was still living in Vietnam. Thanks for sharing!

[@gtimax4506]

Nice episode. This story is a representation for most of the Vnamese boat people who fled VN in the late 70's & 80's myself included. We are the sandwich generation, we sacrifice and endure hardship to hold everything together. We're somewhat like the Vietnam war veterans who got caught between politics and patriotism. These scars will forever be imprinted upon our souls 'til we're 6 feet under. Keep up the great work and God bless!

[@davisworth5114]

I spent 1968 in Vietnam as a 21 year old army officer. I loved Vietnam and the Vietnamese people who treated me very well. My father was a WW2 veteran of the war in the Pacific who came home and abandoned his family. I joined the Army in 1965 to prove to my father that I was a worthy person. He never wrote to me and when I got home from the war I went to visit him. I told him the US should not be in Vietnam and that we were going to lose the war. He threw me out. I went to visit my uncle in California and he threw me out too because I had long hair and a moustache (?!?!?!?!). I have been shunned by my family all my life and like thousands of Vietnam veterans I have lived as an outsider in my own country. I have more in common with Vietnamese than I do with Americans. I follow all these vids about Vietnam and I am happy that so many Vietnamese have made a life for themselves like Mr. Giap. Yes, we will carry our scars to the grave. May the peace of Christ be with all the survivors.

[@iv3rson613]

Great story and filmed with amazing contrast .... Im sure a million people can relate to this story which is very refreshing! Addicted to your channel! Much love from Ottawa Ontario Canada

[@8888noodle]

Need more of these, really liked this and the vietnamese man from senegal video.

[@suspotato2499]

Wow, this really touched me. My dad would also tell me stories like this when he was little but his relationship with his father was different. Truly a touching story. Im looking foward to seeing more stories

[@kyleledotnet]

You didn't watch it all yet???

[@redgixxxer]

Most Vietnamese don't have much relationship with their fathers not unless they live in America sad but true.

[@annas3116]

VC Hawk And why is that? I am curious

[@ThanhPham96]

Most Fathers in Vietnam are alcoholic, mine included. I'm blaming it on the lack of a hobby outside of work. Mine turned to alcohol because it is easily accessible/affordable. Most also doesn't have a great relationship with their spouse due to them getting married so early into their adulthood, the alcoholism doesn't help either.

[@redgixxxer]

Anna S its a vicious cycle if the father does not want to take part in the child's life there's not much that child could do. From myself my father left I have to kids my own I love them more than the world itself I can never ever do what my father did to me. As the comment below is very right most bothers turn to alcoholism it's a very vicious cycle. We have to break the cycle.

[@deanrusso1137]

Great documentary Kyle. I wish i had met Anh Giap's Adoptive mother and father. They are the heros in my eyes. Thanks to Anh Giap and his family and friends for having us down to the house. Kyle worked harder than anyone will know on the production of this video.

[@todoyoshigmailcom]

Indeed, great film editing parallelling US/Vietnam perspectives and feelings, great story of ordinary people with extraordinary life tales. Your film about Duong Nem, the courageous and philosophical Vietnamese in Senegal is also lovely. Thanks Kyle!

[@GLCMUSIC]

THATS MY UPS MAN!! GREAT GUY!!!

[@missbosnia3247]

Mine too! Im literally in tears good god ive known him for 3 years and to see this teaches us alot...god bless him and hia family

[@stlev99]

Kyle, that was an absolutely kick-ass documentary. Terrific in every way. I'm no film expert, but I loved all of it: the cinematography, the editing, the mix. It was incredibly moving, even more so when we think about how many "Giaps" there are in the US (and elsewhere). This docu is worthy of PBS, at least. Great job. I'd seen one or two of your regular videos, although honestly I can't remember what made me see the first one. But you can be sure I'll be watching more. Oh wait I remember: i saw video you made in Taiwan. Anyway, great work. Thanks. Keep telling the story of Viet Nam. To people of my generation (baby boomer), Viet Nam is a central part of all of us.

[@kitty_s23456]

Watching this again after many years. Thanks for sharing your story, Giap. It touched me the 1st time I watched it, and it's still touching now. Kyle, thank you for this docu. I think it's one of your best films. I wish you all the best in your career & in life.

[@kyleledotnet]

thank you. Did you watch the Reunion video of Giap and his friends? That only happened because of this video.

[@kitty_s23456]

@@kyleledotnet yes, I did. I watched the one with his 2 male friends, the one with the girl/ sister boat friend and the semi recent one wherein you travelled to Giap's province just to spend a day with him & his family. I hope you do well in your work/ financially so that you can make more of these touching films. Take care & stay safe! 👍

[@THuuDo]

I loved your storytelling, Kyle! I loved how you didn’t separate his two lives, but mixed in clips of his US based family with his Vietnam based family throughout the whole piece. I appreciated hearing his story and have great admiration for what he does as a devoted family man. I also extend my appreciation to you as well for doing what you’re passionate about and sharing it with the rest of us!

[@anthonyytfortniteandother2198]

That was a great story and very happy ending. I love it. Thank you so much Kyle

[@joninosaka]

A very moving and beautiful video Kyle. I like the juxtaposing of Giap's current life with his childhood memories. This video is even more poignant and important in the current environment with the stigma of refugees.

[@kyleledotnet]

+Jon Osaka over due time for a Vietnamese man in Osaka video.

[@huym6171]

Out of all your videos, Kyle, i like this one the best. Thank you for sharing and to the gentlemen in the video also.

[@kyleledotnet]

More great content coming up.

[@rebeccab7306]

When your childhood is all about survival. There is no joy. It is when you become an adult, especially a parent that you find joy!

[@toanth936]

Kyle, I have been watching your videos and was like "uhm nothing really special" but you just gained one more follower man. Respect for all the hard work you put on this and helping Giap sending out his story to the world. Im going back to Vietnam to work after 12 years aboard. Your next lunch or dinner in Vietnam is on me, take care and keep on the good work.

[@atlethanh8792]

it's true as you said Kyle. It's better than all of your best clips combined ( I guess its also the best in term of the length). I'm really touched not only by the story, but even for the music background, the truly Vietnamese old songs. It matches the video theme really well. keep it up bro!

[@DuyHTong]

I watch this video for 3 times. It's truly touched me. Thanks Kyle & Mr. Giap for this video

[@nippy1997]

Great documentary Giap and Kyle. It is great to see many Vietnamese refugee minors who were placed in foster care or adopted became successful, including myself. Thank you Giap and Kyle for sharing this story.

[@deionlele4063]

wonderful video kyle i left viet nam as a minor 49 year old now live in california thank america and american

[@lanahanbrian0]

Wow this was a great one. He's so raw, so honest. You can tell he struggled greatly to get where he is now and he's grateful.

[@hoha880]

I really enjoyed your story , so emotional . I would cry at the time he was crying . thanks for sharing

[@HaiTran-lc9pp]

Is this from 60 minutes or 20/20? New found respect for your talents and skills Instant classic...KYLELE! BRAVO!!!!!

[@kyleledotnet]

+Hai Tran I wish

[@kevinle8568]

Hi Kyle, Thank you for made this video with Giap. Giap and I were on the same boat as minors. We reconnecting and my other friend from refugee camp. We are greatly appreciate your video.

[@Golgibaby]

Raw, real, and authentic. Keep up the good work!

[@yaboyshellz5]

My boy Giap just learned more about you. Your a great friend and a great inspirational man. Proud of you bro!! Good Stuff!!

[@Opt-Shield]

Kyle, this is by far your best video yet and I am your regular follower. Thank you for putting together such an expertly styled documentary. Your story-telling skill is at a very high level exceeding many other documentaries videos from other highly-funded sources on TV... I like how you initially introduce the producer, yourself, with an enlightening clip of yourself either enjoying a bowl of noodle soup or a sandwich...The music selection is perfect and switching back and forth between scenery from VN and US is fascinating. Those drone videos footage were amazing... Overall, a very touching story of Mr. Giap (my last name is Giap, believe or not...) you had put together that many of us do not have a chance to tell... or know how to tell it as effectively as you had done. For that I thank you. This documentary video certainly deserves an "AMATEUR CINEMATOGRAPHY AWARD" for 2019. Again, thank you and I look forward to seeing many other future works.

[@kyleledotnet]

Well, thank you for the kind words. this video took over 14 days to film in three cities and almost 10 days to edit

[@nataliapalovcak9379]

We Bless because We have been Bless. We Give because We have been Given. We forgive because We have been Forgiven.

[@quangninhquetoi8652]

Well said, I love your comments, ... in life that’s how we live, bless, given, and forgiven....

[@kemmeliej]

Beautiful story! Mr Giap u are a good man with a beautiful heart.. May God continue to bless.. Sending love from Haiti❤️🇭🇹💙 Great job on these videos u rock Kyle

[@lfergusen]

Kyle, great editing. This is one of your very best videos. It brought back many memories of my trips to Vietnam years ago, mahalo.

[@kyleledotnet]

Thank you, one of my favorite videos too. Wish I had a MacBook back then, would have made my life easier. I used some cheap software to edit and it crashed so many times because of all the files

[@alvarovaldovinos6836]

I respect and love how this man's journey did not make him bitter .... it shows how truely "golden" his heart is. His hardships taught him compassion and the lack of maternal/paternal parents love, only made him love more. I bow in respect to this man.

[@bongsellers8073]

I am touched by this man's life story. I am so glad that he found love and happiness, I guess this is how Karma works. Kyle, this is your best work so far.

[@lukeadams8565]

he is such a respectable man and a great father i feel his pain but the older generation they dont have eyes to see what they have done its sad respect to Mr Giap many blessings to you and your family

[@meloniejudd7845]

Love this! Sent this to my mother to watch. A lot of great questions you asked. Very much from the heart.

[@ngotienphat6505]

I like the way you put folk Vietnamese music in this video.... driving me remembering my hometown, my parent so much... :(((((((((((((( thank Kyle... hope to see U in VietNam

[@inhtienthidinhtien5868]

Cháu thấy bố chú đã đúng khi gửi chú lên chuyến tàu để rời khỏi Việt Nam. Vì trong hoàn cảnh lúc đấy đó là 1 hành động đúng .

[@johnathanpham5569]

đinh Tiến Thi Dinhtien you will never know his life was suffering and tough unless you gotta experience it

[@DD-yi2dh]

Giap is so down to earth, approachable, and friendly. I like this guy!

[@phuxuanking]

Well documentary and truly touching story..Way to go Kyle!!

[@kyleledotnet]

share it with your friends. thank you

[@monkeyslap]

Beautiful family and children. This man did very well. This also shows why many Asians that come to the U.S. do very well. Americans typically don't see the conditions and lifestyle one has to go through in Asia. When they come to the U.S., they work so hard, while most American children don't see the opportunities they were born into. Before my father came to the U.S. in the 70s, he literally lived in a hut.

[@republican68]

So! Whatbare your saying? You want America to become a poor 3rd world country like Vietnam

[@monkeyslap]

virgendeguadalupe virgen Nope. What I'm saying is kids complain about the dumbest shit. That's because they live in fantasy land instead of working and making their own dreams come true. They want a good life, but don't want to work for it. Those kids, when they run into a challenge, they're good at giving up.

[@victoriaang6983]

Mr. Giap is super amazing and with such a kind heart! He's actually so funny too. I really enjoyed watching this video! Thanks Kyle for this awesome vid. Super glad that despite his sad upbringing, he finally met his soul-family that loves him and supports him so much.

[@georgepetrin1334]

Nice video Kyle. I have much respect for Mr. Giap giving back in so many ways: taking advantage of his opportunities in this country to better himself; appreciation for his adoptive family and remaining a big part of their lives; raising his own beautiful family; and not forgetting where he came from and doing what he can to improve their lives. He is a loving father to his own children and a loving son to his Vietnamese family a half-a-world away. God bless him.

[@sgeorge3167]

You're a good man Giap! This is Steve O former soccer team mate.

[@p9r4ex8dyk]

Soooooooooooo good, the content keeps getting better and better. I really enjoy hearing these unique stories.

[@krollpeter]

I also must say, this here has an almost professional quality to it. A big part of the attraction of course is the wonderful and emotional story told by Mr. Giap. And to all here "could have done this and that". It came out well for the family and that is what counts.

[@krollpeter]

PS: Vietnamese people are really tough, and the government is not always that bad.

[@TienNguyen-nd8jx]

Phút thứ 13:52 - Câu chuyện trong clip vo tình nói lên thảm cảnh của ... thời đại ... câu hỏi của anh Giáp khi gặp lại ...Ông Bố , ( ông có thương nó không? Ông có sợ nó chết không ?..thương sao lại đẩy nó đi một mình !) khiến CĐM phải chua sót sau đó ...giàn dua nước mắt...thật may mắn ... trời còn cho Anh Giáp con sống ! Để cõi trân gian còn được nghe ...để ... “ suy gẫm ...!”... Cám ơn Kyle & GD Anh Giáp nhiều ...

[@VincentNguyen85]

Loved the duality contrast shots between the 2 countries... and the drone shots too. Damn awesome prod.

[@kyleledotnet]

Giap and I return to his hometown! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJW3n6hvo5WfnZo

[@lickemlowbabe]

Thank you Giap for sharing your most cherished memory with the world. You are a great Dad and husband to your personal family and you are also a loyal son to your biological family and your foster family. I and many admired your success and your generosity. I too was a Boat Boy and share many similar memories. Kyle, I also want to thank you my friend for delivering yet another amazing story to share with everyone. We enjoyed every single video that you have produced. I wish you success and continue the good work. You have connected so many people across the world together and your videos are very profound.

[@HuyNguyen-bd1pn]

Thank you for another great short doc and thank you Giap for sharing ur life story, wish your Mom and Dad live to 100 year olds so you will able to spent time with them to make up for the time that you lost with them.

[@paulwozniak2874]

Kyle, you are THE voice of the Vietnamese diaspora! Such beautiful and important stories! 👏🏽

[@jamesfair4315]

I love how one comes from hardship and then turns out good having worked for it. It's all in your heart and though blessed in America, his sister has the good heart that he does.

[@noahdo1044]

I truly think that your channel deserve to have more subscribers

[@ahboonah]

My favourite part of this video has to be when he show Kyle (and us) around the house he built in Vietnam for his family. I noticed that he was speaking with a lot of pride. This is something I wish I can do for my family, like do something that will positively improve their lives.... yet to be able to do it.

[@cantrockthis]

Very touching and fascinating story. As an American who remembers the war and the era of Vietnamese immigrants coming to America, it is interesting to get an inside story of what an individuals life was like before and upon arrival to the US. Thank g-d for the generous spirit and nature of people that opened their hearts to others less fortunate. Thanks for a great doc.

[@thanhhungnguyen9104]

Thank you so much Kyle , I love this video.

[@kamchhuth335]

Touching video! Cried! So so touching!

[@jimstandard81]

You were lucky to meet Giap, because he is such a bright and honest personality for the camera. I think most of the people who like the video are responding to that. Personally, I would like to add something no one else yet has mentioned, about the quality of the filmmaking. The editing is unusually smart, pointing to all kinds of contrast and comparisons without being too obvious, treating the viewers with respect that they will pick up on the details. It gives the doc a special energy and intelligence. Very impressive. Congratulations to both you and Giap.

[@luismartinez-qh3dy]

MR YEP. CONGRATULATIONS, AMAZING HISTORY, EXCELLENT VIDEO,

[@LimingLyn]

The line... I don’t know what happiness is? Brought tears to my eyes. I felt his pain as the feeling when your “dad” choose his other family over you. As you get older your thoughts changes and you tend to look for the positives in their choices. Most cultures have the “back home” , commitment to help those in the old country, which is mostly financial. It’s a cultural “thing”. We feel it’s important to give back. Thank you for sharing. I love the toilet story, something s we take for granted .

[@hihai_TV]

Oh how funny I kept thinking Giap looked familiar then saw that snippet of the video his daughter created on KZbin interviewing him and his wife and realized that's where i saw him from. Giaps a great mentor story that life doesn't always start off perfect but with a little luck and lots of hard work it can def get there one day.

[@johnjohn-fy4np]

My family helped settle many Vietnamese people when they started coming here in the 70s. we lived in Dumont, NJ. in Bergen County. I'm still in touch with a lot of those guys. By coincidence my wife and stepson are from Saigon. We meet on Facebook years ago, and they are living here now about 4 -5 years. I've been to Vietnam 10 times now and look forward to traveling there again.

[@vanwhalls6308]

Another great video and story! Every time I watch this kind of stories I cried like a baby! I'm glad Giáp is happy at last!

[@doorgunnerAmerical]

I laughed and I did my best not to cry. A touching story. I grew up in hard times which was often sad but I remember being tickled by the lyrics of the song, Tie Me Kangaroo Down Mate. The guys in Vietnam taught me the Vietnamese cuss words which I proudly said to the Vietnamese hooch maid who was young and cute. She called me Number 10 GI. I could relate to not using the toilet right. When I went to Japan, there was a Japanese funnel commode which looked awkward to use. Luckily I found the American style toilette. You are a good person. Your story is similar to Joseph's story in the Bible. God bless you and your family.

[@dianewilliams9858]

I feel that was a very insensitive question.. how the hell could he feel happiness when he was Soo poor he struggled to get meals his own father treated him as secondary to his step siblings. .then was made to feel ungrateful .. his child hood was sad in deed🥺💙. Then put in a boat alone. .. not understanding the purpose. He is a good man his adoptive parents instilled great values to his moral core. I would be proud to have in my family or as a friend. God Bless 🙏✨

[@gumdakji7207]

Rewatching this 4 years later, the directing is so good. Panning between life in vn and life in America. Different foods, different cultures. But a man that can live and adapt to both. Great work kyle

[@tommychau100]

By far the most meaningful and touching story so far. Keep up the awesome job Kyle .....

[@silvianblum5498]

Nice documentary i live for 8 years in Viet Nam and love the people and the country . Toi yeu Viet Nam 🇻🇳

[@justicewillprevail1106]

He got very very lucky with the good American family who raised him. I wish I had that when I was young. My sister and I were on our own from a very younge age also. They say “ Family is everything”. I think not always. The “right” family is always and forever.

[@michelledieplee5002]

Thank you Kyle for sharing chu Giap's story. His story is very similar to the one that my dad tells me of his childhood, experiences, and emotions in Vietnam. It's so empowering to see these stories being told.

[@vanloc7812]

Wow Kyle you videos are inspiring to me and now I feel like I want to do the same and show the world the struggles of immigrants. Thank you for shedding light on these touchy subject. Keep it up and god bless you.

[@Sweetv87]

Wonderful video Kyle, I enjoyed the contrast between both worlds

[@Gana0408]

Kyle this is the best one from all your best ones...thanks man...hats off to the the gentlemen who did not forget his roots

[@latauhungto8918]

His childhood story which millions of other vietnamese have and share the same emotion. I'm glad he shares with us and reminds us about not a good time, but somehow we can't forget it.

[@anhtho9378]

Even though the ending is happy, it's quite bitter every time the past is recalled and retold. Thanks to your current parents, you were raised and educated to be so generous, so brave and so "being". You are living every moment to the fullest no matter how tough the past was.

[@miyagi917]

Great job. The way you were able to adequately touch and compare all relevant details of Giap's scenes in the US and Vietnam, while keeping viewers interested makes this a success documentary. Thanks!

[@vivianne2397]

Giap is very fortunate to have met his American family. They look like wonderful people and they did a good job raising him because his kids look like great kids. Even though he wasn't shown love from his biological parents the way he wanted, they obviously love him. His father surely made many mistakes in raising Giap but he loved him dearly and most likely spent his life savings to send Giap on that boat. Thanks Kyle for making this video even though I cried a lot, it was a good video and I really enjoyed watching it. Keep up the good work!

[@spitshineNO9]

You really outdid yourself with this one. Freaking amazing. All of the emotion was captured in your editing and the storytelling.

[@kyleledotnet]

One of my favorites