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HUNG
age 18
Hung comes from Hanoi where his mother supports the family with a noodle soup shop on the steps of their apartment. His father, mother and three disabled siblings live in 270 square feet. She sells a bowl of chicken noodle soup for about 25 cents. His father is a pedal-powered rickshaw driver. Hung has had one operation, but many more are needed to straighten and strengthen both hands Because of a lack of funds, be has gone as far as he can in school, but would like to be an architect.
DA
age 16
Hung's friend, Da, is luckier than Hung. His family owns a small shop repairing and selling used electrical appliances. Da also has had an operation on his hands, but as in most cases of this kind, more are needed. Nevertheless, Da will return home soon to work in the shop. He is a success story. His leaving will make room at the village for another Agent Orange child.
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