Deep Dive: Walk Run Cha-Cha (2020)
Film Lens
The film follows a couple who reflect on their lives and experiences with dance, starting from their time in Vietnam to their current life in California. The woman recalls how dancing was illegal in Vietnam and how she and her partner organized secret dance parties despite the risks involved. Their love story unfolds through memories of their first dance and the challenges they faced while escaping from a communist regime.
As they adapt to their new life in America, they express a desire to learn and enjoy life more fully, realizing the importance of making up for lost time. The film captures their journey through dance as a form of freedom and self-expression, highlighting their commitment to each other and their shared passion for music and movement.
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.
Perfect For
Dance enthusiastsVietnamese history buffsCouples in love