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The Journal

The Journal

A conversation 50 years in the making

2025•12m
Drama

An American veteran of the Vietnam War returns a precious keepsake to the daughter of an enemy solider, 50 years later. The film stars Elyse Dinh, a refugee of the war, and Brian Delate, a veteran of the war. Directed, written, and produced by James Andrews.

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Production

JLA Media

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Brian Delate

Brian Delate

Mike

Elyse Dinh

Elyse Dinh

Thuy

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