FAQ:
1. Yes we are watching a Chinese subtitled version so my dad can understand what's going on.
2. We are speaking Cantonese, but we both also speak Mandarin. Cantonese is just easier.
3. This time around when my dad visited, we filmed 5 movies total and we will be releasing them when George finishes translating/adding subtitles/editing them. It will take some time.

Seeing him just casually say he saw Ho Chi Minh in person was crazy. It's so easy to forget that things we only read about or watch in a movie was actually within the lifetime of so many of our elderly men and women, and in many cases, right before their eyes. Much respect to you and your father.

"No matter how gentle or weak of a persona, once you've been through the army, you will become a whole different person". This line is really chilling and completely encapsulates the message of the movie.

I am a vet. And the words your dad said brought tears to my eyes. Because only someone who as gone through it knows. The feelings are the same no one wants war.

I love that your father was not SHOCKED by the abusive drill instructor. He almost looks like he was reminiscing, lol.

The reviews with your dad really shows how much of a brotherhood military service can be even between enemies.

Your father is a gem. I doubt most Americans realize the rift that formed between the Soviets and China at one point  or that after fighting the French and the U.S., the Vietnamese ended up fighting their one time ally the Chinese as well. Even though technically he was our enemy at one point, we can still respect his service as fellow soldiers. We can all learn a lot from his experiences.

Just want to say, George, I hope your dad knows how much we appreciate his responses and general feedback. As a navy vet, it makes me happy to know that no matter where people come from, a lot of our general, military experiences are very much shared. I always look forward to videos that he is in. You and Simone are cool and all! But I really dig your father's commentary :)

Your Dad is my favorite guest. He seems very wise and a good man.

Man you're dad and the experience and wealth of knowledge he has is golden. I'm a United States Marine Corps combat veteran myself 2002-2006, Iraq and Afghanistan. I'd be so humbled and honored to have someone like him to learn from. You are blessed beyond words. Heart warming to see how close and easy it is for you guys to share stuff. I am pretty sure you are pretty special and he trusts you a lot for him to be as open with you about his past. Thank you and him for doing this. I appreciated the history lesson and his perspective and everything. Thank him for his sacrifice and service for me please, regardless of who it was for, he still deserves that respect and administration. 🙂👍

"War is just politics." Words that truly resonate. Thank you for sharing these reactions. Your father is an amazing man.

I hope the young dude is learning from these interactions with his dad. There was a lot of wisdom in his dad's words. Not everyone that grows old also grows wise. Props to the dad.

"those that's never been to war, never seen battle and death will not truly understand the value of peace." brought tears to my eyes.

"You get to train perseverance." is the most concise and accurate way to describe the experience and purpose of basic training I've heard. Your dad is full of insights that make me reflect on my own service. Thank him for me.

The laugh at 'you are all equally worthless!' made me smile. Chinese dad smirks are a legit vibe.

As a Brit, the thing that always amazed me about this film is that it was filmed in London, at an old gas works.  If you watch the film version of 1984 starring John Hurt, it’s the same locations.

Salute to your father.
Real man with good soul.
May peace will always be with him.

Your Dad is such a fountain of wisdom. He seems like a man of great stature, that even though, he may have served a different country, that soldiers from any nation, would follow, if he was their leader in the battlefield.

"We weren't slapped like this but they would kick us." Lol classic!

Your father is very wise.  I served 2 tours of duty in Iraq,  and everything he says relates to my experience as well. The soldier above all others pray for peace.