Whole Grain Pictures, a division of MediaOCD and a boutique media publisher specializing in lost and under-appreciated independent and foreign films, has announced the streaming and Blu-ray release of Journey From The Fall on July 9. Directed by Ham Tran, this poignant and emotional film follows a Vietnamese family as they flee the fall of Saigon in 1975 and begin an incredible odyssey toward a new life in the United States.

Journey From The Fall premiered at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival, won sixteen international awards, and received theatrical release. Critics hailed it as “powerful and unforgettable” (CBS Radio) and “movingly rendered” (The Hollywood Reporter). After being unavailable for nearly two decades, the film returns via Whole Grain Pictures.

In light of the upcoming 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon in April 2025, Journey From The Fall provides a timely reflection on war, resilience, and hope. The film is now available as a Special Edition Blu-ray and can also be streamed via Google Play, YouTube, and Amazon.

Watch the Official Trailer

The Fall of Saigon, as Told by Those Who Lived It

April 30, 1975 marked the end of Vietnam’s civil war and the beginning of a refugee exodus. In the film, Long Nguyen chooses to stay behind despite his alliance with South Vietnam, and is imprisoned in a Communist re-education camp. His wife Mai (Diem Lien), son Lai (Nguyen Thai Nguyen), and mother Ba Noi (Kieu Chinh) flee by boat, hoping to reach the United States and find freedom.

Inspired by true refugee stories, Journey From The Fall is a harrowing yet hopeful account of a family’s fight to survive and rebuild.

Special Edition Blu-ray Features

• Original Soundtrack Bonus CD
• Full-feature video commentary with cast and crew
• Deleted scenes, B-roll and on-set footage
• Cast and crew interviews
• Original trailer and TV spots
• Extensive historical testimonials, cultural notes, and teaching supplements
• 1080p / Vietnamese 5.1 & 2.0, Castilian Spanish Dub DTS-HD MA
• English, English SDH and Spanish subtitles
• Dual layer / AVC @ 25 MBPS / Region Free / Rated R

Critical Acclaim for Journey From The Fall

• “Writer/Director Ham Tran achieves the impossible.” – Matt Zoller Seitz, The New York Times
• “A superbly wrought saga of loss and survival… A major accomplishment.” – Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
• “Striking… Powerful and unforgettable.” – Todd David Schwarz, CBS Radio
• “A strong entry on a crucial historical topic… Frequently enthralling.” – Russell Edwards, Daily Variety
• “Humane and compelling.” – Bruce Westbrook, Houston Chronicle
• “Does honor to the memory of all who journeyed after the fall of Saigon.” – Kim Voynar, Cinematical
• “At points heartbreaking, at others uplifting… doesn’t pull any punches.” – Mark Bell, Film Threat
• “Stirringly photographed first feature by Ham Tran.” – Michael Rechtschaffen, The Hollywood Reporter
• “[It] will break your heart.” – Bruce Newman, San Jose Mercury News
• “A reminder that the extras Robert DeNiro passed in Saigon lived, loved and suffered too.” – Matt Zoller Seitz, The New York Times
• “An unmissable, powerful and essential film.” – Erika Franklin, Firecracker Magazine

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—Official Press Release