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Original Film Title: Welcome, Nga
Director’s Name: Patrick Hatfield
Writer’s Name: Hop Dao
Producer: Patrick Hatfield, Hop Dao, Charlie Trindall
Country of Origin: Australia
Country of Filming: Australia
Language: English
Runtime: 23 minutes 37 seconds
Film Description:
“Welcome, Nga” tells the story of Nga, a newly arrived international student, as she begins work at an Irish pub and meets James, an Aboriginal man. However, their encounters proved to be far from what she imagined life in Australia would be. From hope and curiosity, Nga is pushed into the dark side of the “Lucky Country” – violence, racism, and despair.
“Welcome, Nga” was written by Hop Dao based on some of her own experiences coming to Australia from Vietnam to study along with a touch of added drama. Our producer, Charlie Trindall, a proud Gamilaroi man, was born in Narrabri, Western NSW and later grew up in Armidale, Northern Tablelands. Now residing in Sydney, Charlie’s life story is one of determination over adversity through a profound connection to his Indigenous heritage.