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Saigon Calling follows Marco Truong as he and his family flee Saigon for London after the assassination of South Vietnamese President Diem, a tumultuous moment that propels their move to escape escalating war. In London, Marco’s father struggles to rebuild their lives while his wife battles increasing bipolar episodes. Amid the city’s swinging scene and the rise of hippie counterculture, Marco wrestles with the pull of anti‑war activism against a deeply emotional connection to his homeland, now facing a war that complicates the anti‑war narrative. The memoir presents a vivid juxtaposition of intimate family drama, cultural adaptation, and the broader tragedy of the Vietnam War, all portrayed through powerful illustrations and poignant prose.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Memoir
Authors: Marcelino Truong
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