Cycling Through the Past: Adoptees' Emotional Quest for Birth Families in Vietnam

In the heart of Vietnam's Mekong Delta, a poignant journey unfolds. Sue-Yen Luiten, a Vietnamese adoptee, embarks on a bicycle trip with fellow adoptees, hoping to reconnect with their birth families after decades of separation. The emotional stakes are high, as the adoptees utilize DNA testing in their quest. "What if my biological mother and father are looking for me?" Sue-Yen reflects. The video captures the raw emotion of their search, interweaving personal stories with historical footage of the war's aftermath. Barton Williams, another adoptee, shares his astonishment at a potential match: "Woah, that's mum. It was freaky." The initiative also encourages Vietnamese mothers to come forward for DNA testing, offering a glimmer of hope for reunification. This initiative underscores the enduring impact of war and the persistent hope for reconciliation.