Over tea, Joe Thoong and his father, Tom Thoong, finally have the conversation they never quite had the chance to before. Tom reflects on his past life in Vietnam and his journey to Canada as a Chinese-Vietnamese Boat People refugee. Joe shares what it was like growing up on Vancouver Island with a hardworking father, revealing the quiet bonds and unspoken love that has shaped their relationship.

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