Emperor of Joy

Nineteen-year-old Hai stands on a bridge in the rain, wondering if his life still has meaning. At the last moment, Grazina, an older woman who is losing her memory, speaks to him but manages to convince him to stay. A chance meeting leads to a fragile friendship that changes their lives. Hai witnesses its gradual disintegration while seeking to reconcile with his past and his family. Ocean Vuong tells a story of uprooting, memory and how unexpected relationships can offer the most precious things: a second chance.