The animated documentary Boat People tells the story of a family's journey across turbulent waters of history, using a striking metaphor inspired by the childhood memories of the protagonist, Thao, who as a child in Vietnam watched her mother rescue ants from sugar water, only to have them return the favor years later.

Boat People
The film Boat People poignantly explores a family's odyssey, echoing the compassionate acts of the mother's childhood in Vietnam, where she would rescue ants from sugar water bowls.