A family lost at sea
Fleeing Vietnam, Lauren Vuong’s family almost died. Settled in the US all she wanted was to fulfil her parents’ dream of finding their rescuers.
Fleeing Vietnam, Lauren Vuong’s family almost died. Settled in the US all she wanted was to fulfil her parents’ dream of finding their rescuers. This is the story of one family’s quest for survival, and the kindness of the strangers who helped them.
Presenter: Mobeen Azhar
Producers: Louise Morris and May Cameron
Film clip: Finding the Virgo/Barre Fong/Lauren Vuong
(Photo: Baby Lauren with her parents and brother February 1974. Left to right Mother Mai Tran holding Lauren, Brother Kiet Vuong, Father Thiem Vuong. Credit: Courtesy of Lauren Vuong)
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- Wed 29 Jun 2022 11:06GMTÂ鶹ԼÅÄ World Service
- Wed 29 Jun 2022 17:06GMTÂ鶹ԼÅÄ World Service except East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa
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- Thu 30 Jun 2022 02:06GMTÂ鶹ԼÅÄ World Service
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