Regret to Inform (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 1999, Regret to Inform is a documentary film directed by Barbara Sonneborn, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. In this film made over ten years, filmmaker Barbara Sonneborn goes on a pilgrimage to the Vietnamese countryside where her husband was killed. She and translator (and fellow war widow) Xuan Ngoc Nguyen explore the meaning of war and loss on a human level. The film weaves interviews with Vietnamese and American widows into a vivid testament to the legacy of war.
Who’s in it. Regret to Inform stars Barbara Sonneborn as Self and Xuan Ngoc Nguyen as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Regret to Inform sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Regret to Inform page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Regret to Inform (1999)?
- In US, Regret to Inform is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Regret to Inform worth watching?
- Regret to Inform holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Regret to Inform?
- Regret to Inform stars Barbara Sonneborn and Xuan Ngoc Nguyen.
- When was Regret to Inform released?
- Regret to Inform was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.