“Much like a day at elementary school, this vérité wonder is exhausting, heartening, raucous, tender, occasionally dull, sometimes tearful, and ultimately a vital public good.” (Village Voice)

Through observation alone—without interviews or voiceover—this magnificent, touching documentary focuses on the tumultuous lives of four refugee children newly arrived in Holland. Everything is new and confusing, but their superb teacher, Miss Kiet, uses a firm yet loving hand to bring calm to the classroom and help her students adjust and learn. It’s a heartening reminder of the difference one person can make.

“At a time when human rights documentaries are shining a light on the brutality and consequences of evil in this world, Miss Kiet’s Children is a quiet and touching look at the kindness and generosity humanity can still offer.” – Andrew Jupin, Senior Film Programmer