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Typhoon Yagi Devastates Vietnam, Inspires Documentary on Resilience

4/29/2025

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In September 2024, Typhoon Yagi unleashed its fury on Vietnam, claiming over 300 lives and leaving a trail of destruction. In Hanoi, a staggering 100,000 trees were uprooted. Filmmaker Kate Villevoye's poignant documentary centers on Mr. Cuong’s banyan tree, a peace symbol since 1973, exploring how such objects shape our memories and resilience.

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In September 2024, Typhoon Yagi unleashed its fury on Vietnam, claiming over 300 lives and leaving a trail of destruction. In Hanoi, a staggering 100,000 trees were uprooted. Filmmaker Kate Villevoye's poignant documentary centers on Mr. Cuong’s banyan tree, a peace symbol since 1973, exploring how such objects shape our memories and resilience.