directed by: Hong Khaou, year: 2019
actors: Henry Golding, Parker Sawyers

Monsoon is a restrained, lyrical drama about a diasporic man who returns to his ancestral homeland after years abroad, confronting memory, family, and a past love. Hong Khaou blends intimate performances with luminous visuals to examine how displacement reshapes identity and belonging. Against monsoon-soaked streets, the film threads grief, longing, and reconciliation as the protagonist navigates history and the ache of home. Henry Golding delivers a deeply felt lead, with Parker Sawyers providing a steady counterpoint.

Diaspora, Drama, Romance, LGBTQ+, Diaspora Drama, Identity