Genie Nguyen sits down with her father, Trong Nguyen, for a heartfelt conversation about his journey as a Vietnamese Boat People refugee and their relationship. At 19, Trong captained the refugee boat that brought him to safety. Now living in Vancouver, he reflects on the risks he took, the day Genie was born, and the quiet questions about fatherhood he’s carried but never voiced—until now.

Watch the whole series at ⁠holdingheritage.com⁠

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