War Babies (2002 film)

War Babies is a 2002 independent drama film directed by Sylvia Caminer and written by Susan Edelman. The film explores the lives of three women who are connected by their shared experience of having been conceived during the Vietnam War era, specifically as daughters of soldiers who served in Vietnam.

The narrative focuses on the emotional and psychological impact of the war on these women and their families. Each woman grapples with issues of identity, abandonment, and the legacy of trauma passed down through generations. The film delves into the complexities of family relationships, the search for paternal figures, and the challenges of understanding a past that profoundly shapes the present.

War Babies features performances by Adrian Pasdar, Tegan West, and Elizabeth Banks, among others. While it's an independent film, it received some attention for its sensitive portrayal of the lasting consequences of the Vietnam War on American families. The film aimed to shed light on a less-explored facet of the war's impact, focusing on the experiences of those born in its aftermath and the psychological burdens they carried.