A young street barber caring for his mother with late-stage Alzheimer’s disease finds himself torn between love and exhaustion as her condition worsens. In a final attempt to give her the care she deserves, he travels to South Korea in hopes of leaving his mom with the half-brother he’s never met, before time and memory slip away from them both.

On Saturday, September 6, 2025, 50 Years of Vietnamese in America brings a full evening of storytelling, music, and community to Cincinnati, celebrating both cultural roots and future dreams. The night kicks off at 6pm at 13 Knives with the Lang Thang Coffee Kickstarter Launch, unveiling a new documentary about brothers Bao and Duy Nguyen and their journey from Midwest kids to restaurateurs and coffee entrepreneurs. At 7:30pm, head to Kenwood Theatre for the premiere of New Wave, Elizabeth Ai’s documentary exploring the rebellious 1980s Vietnamese American new wave scene. The celebration continues back at 13 Knives from 9pm to midnight with a high-energy New Wave After-Party, where DJs spin classic synth-pop and punk tracks in a night of film, music, and community connection.

Join us for a celebration of Japanese culture! Guests will experience the art, culture, and food of Japan through various performances, workshops, crafts and much more. In partnership with Asianati and the Japan America Society of Greater Cincinnati, this is sure to be a fun and immersive day!