“We have art in order to not die of the truth.”  -Friedrich Nietzsche

The documentary tells the story of renowned concert pianist Dang Thai Son and his mother, Thai Thi Lien (Madame Lien), and their passion for music that transcended all odds. They are known in Vietnam as the first family of classical music.

“The Cannon and the Flower” will bring their story to American audiences for the first time.

Madame Lien, center, and her children in the late 1960’s during one of Vietnam National Academy of Music’s evacuations from Hanoi. Left to right are Tran Thu Ha, Dang Thai Son and Tran Thanh Binh.

Estimated timeline for distribution is 2015, with completion some time in 2014. The documentary will combine interviews with Dang Thai Son and Madame Lien, their music, historic footage and 3D animations.

Dang Thai Son and Madame Lien at the piano in Montreal. (Richard Koci Hernandez/Story4©2011)