A Journey Back: One Soldier’s Return to Vietnam

In the shadow of history, one man’s story is about to illuminate a past that has long gone unspoken. A Journey Back is a powerful documentary film that follows a U.S. Army veteran as he returns to Vietnam — not as a soldier, but as a seeker of truth, healing, and reconciliation. Fifty years after the Vietnam War changed the course of his life, he is ready to walk the soil that once echoed with gunfire, only this time, in peace.

This deeply human story captures more than just one man’s personal reckoning; it opens a window into the soul of a generation forever marked by war. Through interviews, archival footage, and stunning on-location cinematography, the film explores the emotional and psychological scars carried by soldiers long after the battles have ended. But it also uncovers something greater — a quiet hope that healing is possible, even after decades of silence.

At its core, A Journey Back is about connection — between past and present, between former enemies turned civilians, and between generations who still struggle to understand the cost of war. As our veteran meets the people of modern-day Vietnam, walks through the jungles he once patrolled, and visits villages that were once combat zones, the film gently unpacks themes of regret, honor, loss, and the human need for closure.

This film is not just a tribute to those who served — it is a call to all of us to listen, to remember, and to reflect. In a world still torn by conflict, A Journey Back reminds us that even the most painful histories deserve to be told, not buried.

But we cannot tell this story without your help.

Independent and self-funded, this documentary needs contributions to cover production costs including travel, equipment, local crew, post-production, and archival licensing. Every contribution, large or small, directly supports the creation of a film that will honor veterans, preserve history, and spark vital conversations around war, memory, and humanity.

Join us in bringing this powerful story to life. Help us make sure it is never forgotten.