The Vietnam War is the focus of 'The Sympathizer', which is led by Canadian talent

Canadian talent is on full display in HBO series The Sympathizer. Sandra Oh, Fred Nguyen Khan and Duy Nguyen star in the espionage thriller. Co-showrunner Don McKellar is co-creator of the series, which is based on the Vietnam War.

'The Sympathizer' stars Hoa Xuande and Sandra Oh say U.S.'savior complex' in Vietnam War. The fall of Saigon has been a commonly depicted subject across Western media. The new HBO drama series “Sylmathizer” barely features any American GI.

HBO's "The Sympathizer" is an enthralling sift through identity, memory and Vietnam after the war. The film stars Hoa Xuande, Sandra Oh and Robert Downey, Jr. The series is set in Vietnam, Vietnam in 1968.