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New Film 'Rhizome' Explores Laos' Secret War Legacy

10/28/2025

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Rhizome, a film directed by Jakrawal Nilthamrong, examines the enduring impact of America's 'Secret War' in Laos.
The story follows Na, a Lao-American woman, returning to Laos in 1994 to join a bomb disposal team.
She also pursues a romance with local leader Bua while facing her father's wartime past.
Production is set for 2026, and the team seeks co-producers and sales agents to secure funding while balancing truth with sensitivity.

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Story summary

Rhizome, a film directed by Jakrawal Nilthamrong, examines the enduring impact of America's 'Secret War' in Laos.
The story follows Na, a Lao-American woman, returning to Laos in 1994 to join a bomb disposal team.
She also pursues a romance with local leader Bua while facing her father's wartime past.
Production is set for 2026, and the team seeks co-producers and sales agents to secure funding while balancing truth with sensitivity.