Walk Run Cha-Cha
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Paul and Millie Cao, Vietnamese refugees, have spent over 40 years in California, transforming from professionals into vibrant dance performers.
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Synopsis
Millie and Paul Cao dance together in a studio in California, recalling their early days in Vietnam. After reuniting as refugees following the Vietnam War, they spent over 40 years building a life in the United States. In "Walk Run Cha-Cha," the couple embraces middle age by taking dance lessons, transforming from professionals into performers. They reflect on their past, their love story, and the joy of rediscovering life through dance, all while preparing for competitions and performances.
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Why Watch
- See how dance became a symbol of freedom for a couple.
- Meet a couple who escaped Vietnam for a better life.
- Find out how they learned to enjoy life later in age.
Did You Know
- Dancing was illegal in Vietnam, making secret dance parties a risk.
- The couple had to escape Vietnam due to the threat of arrest for their business.
- The woman recalls singing all of the Carpenters' songs.
- The couple reflects on not knowing what it meant to enjoy life when they first arrived in America.
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What was illegal in Vietnam regarding dancing?
It was illegal to have dance parties at home in Vietnam.
What did the couple do to escape Vietnam?
They left the country to escape the communist regime, knowing they could either die at sea or be sent back.
What is the profession of one of the individuals in the documentary?
One individual is an auditor for the state of California.
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