
Vietnam: Fast Forward
Documentary
Overview
After years of war and occupation, a new generation of inspiring entrepreneurs sets out to pursue their personal dreams while pushing Vietnam forward onto the world stage.
Top Cast
Rolan Colieng
Rolan Colieng
Self - Coffee Farmer
Rolan Colieng
Self - Coffee Farmer
Huong Dang
Huong Dang
Self - Social Entrepreneur
Huong Dang
Self - Social Entrepreneur
Van Dang
Van Dang
Self - Technology Entrepreneur
Van Dang
Self - Technology Entrepreneur
Shareef Haq
Shareef Haq
Self - Host
Shareef Haq
Self - Host
Le Quang Minh
Le Quang Minh
Self - Music Entrepreneur
Le Quang Minh
Self - Music Entrepreneur
Du Lick Moul
Du Lick Moul
Self - Coffee Farmer
Du Lick Moul
Self - Coffee Farmer
Anh Nguyen
Anh Nguyen
Self - Violinist
Anh Nguyen
Self - Violinist
Hung Nguyen
Hung Nguyen
Self - Tea Master Champion
Hung Nguyen
Self - Tea Master Champion
Lien Nguyen
Lien Nguyen
Self - Tea Farmer
Lien Nguyen
Self - Tea Farmer
Thu Nguyen
Thu Nguyen
Self - Tourism Entrepreneur
Thu Nguyen
Self - Tourism Entrepreneur
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