Heaven & Earth
In a small Vietnamese village torn apart by war, a young woman faces unimaginable horrors before deciding to escape to the city. There, she encounters a compassionate Marine who offers her hope and a chance at a new life, igniting the possibility of a future together.
Critics Sentiment
Steve breaks down telling Le Ly he kills people not runs guns
Steve and Le Ly's relationship falters despite her reconciliation attempts
The film plunges from Steve's powerful breakdown scene (8.9) to the depressing deterioration of their marriage (4.2), showing the tragic inevitability of their relationship's collapse.
Heaven & Earth follows a complex sentiment arc that mirrors its protagonist's journey from innocence to trauma to resilience. The film starts strong with authentic Vietnamese village life, dips during brutal war sequences, peaks with Tommy Lee Jones's acclaimed performance and breakdown scene, then concludes on a bittersweet note of return and reconciliation. Critics consistently praised the unique Vietnamese perspective and Jones's performance while noting the film's uneven pacing and tonal shifts between its Vietnamese and American sections.
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Hiep Thi Le
Le Ly
Tommy Lee Jones
Steve Butler
Joan Chen
Mama
Haing S. Ngor
Papa
Debbie Reynolds
Eugenia
Conchata Ferrell
Bernice
Dustin Nguyễn
Sau
Vivian Wu
Madame Lien
Robert John Burke
Paul
Timothy Carhart
Big Mike
Long Nguyen
Anh
Thuan K. Nguyen
Uncle Luc
Thuan Le
Kim
Mai Le Ho
Hai
Dale Dye
Larry
Tim Guinee
Young Sergeant
Michael Paul Chan
Interrogator
Liem Whatley
Viet Cong Captain
Le Ly Hayslip
Jewellery broker
Tai Thai
Jimmy - Age 20
Crew
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