My Father, the Panda Killer

Two powerful stories unfold side by side: a teenager in California struggles with her father's temper and her own future, while her father recalls his perilous escape from Vietnam as a young boy. Through their intertwined journeys, themes of family, trauma, and identity emerge, revealing the lasting shadows of war and the search for belonging. This emotional tale explores how past and present collide to shape a young woman’s path toward understanding and acceptance.