Alicia Vikander & Justin Chon Star in First Trailer for Immigration Drama 'Blue Bayou'
As the Cannes Film Festival hits full swing, lots of films are dropping trailers and clips left and right, including the latest American indie drama Blue Bayou, starring Justin Chon and Alicia Vikander. Chon also serves as the writer and director for the film, which will be his fourth feature as an up-and-coming filmmaker. Although he might be best known to audiences for his role in the Twilight series, Blue Bayou may just be the film to help him break out of that mold, as well as sucker in some awards.
Blue Bayou is inspired by true events and follows the story of Antonio LeBlanc, a Korean adoptee who is raised in the United States, and is happily married to his wife, Kathy. Raised in Louisiana, he takes care of his step-daughter and has his own kid with Kathy on the way. When arrested due to a misunderstanding, LeBlanc is transferred to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), where he faces deportation. Fighting for his family and the only place he has ever called home, Blue Bayou is a timely and tender story sure to hit home due to recent events.
