Heaven & Earth (1993) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

1993 · 140 mins · English

Directed by

Oliver Stone

Starring

Tommy Lee Jones, Robert John Burke, Joan Chen, Conchata Ferrell, Vivian Wu, Debbie Reynolds

Budget

$33M

In a war‑ravaged Vietnamese village, a young woman endures unspeakable hardships and ultimately decides to flee toward the city. There she meets a compassionate Marine who extends a hand of kindness, offering her hope and the promise of a fresh start. Their connection suggests the chance for a shared future beyond the trauma.