a film by robert orlando
COMING 2022
A WAR BETWEEN HOPE & DESPAIR
BASED ON A TRUE STORY
SYNOPSIS
Susie Lee, a vibrant servant of her community, has a history so few suspect, given her enviable smiling strength while fundraising for the war vets. One young filmmaker knows better and understands she has a deeper story to tell, and he is determined to unearth it. As a Korean teen, she lived in the harbor city of Incheon when the Red Army invaded in 1950. Her family makes a swift escape to safety in nearby Seoul, but Susie, disabled by polio, is left behind. Soon after, Susie boldly ventures out in search of her beloved father (a pastor).
Along the way, she sees Don, an American G.I., searching for the wounded in the war-torn terrain. He vows to help Susie achieve her quest, but North Korean troops separate them. After her escape and months on the road, she meets Soon Ja, a kindred spirit. Together, they find work in the kitchens of a North Korean military base and discover that the men want more than food. Though separated from her parents and exposed to the dangers and indignities of war, Susie’s hard-won strength, forgiving spirit, and irrepressible hope bring light to many Veterans and their families plunged into darkness. But will her true story ever make it to the big screen?
Susie Lee recognized by
President Ronald Reagan
for her service to others.
A Best Friend's Vision,
SEE HER RUN
ROBERT ORLANDO 1988 SHORT FILM
ROBERT ORLANDO HAS BEEN A FAMILY FRIEND OF THE
BEIDEL FAMILY FOR
OVER 30 YEARS.
ABOUT ROBERT ORLANDO
Robert Orlando is an author and filmmaker. He has directed numerous award-winning works beginning with his mind-melting feature Moment In Time. Lesser known was his See Her Run short, an early attempt at the Daughter or Mercy tale coming soon. As an Executive Producer, he founded Nexus Media, a cutting-edge production company with high concept and innovative messaging. As an author, he offers insight into ancient and modern history and biography through books and films. His latest documentaries are Silence Patton, First Victim of the Cold War, and The Divine Plan: Reagan, John Paul II, and the Dramatic End of the Cold War, which was #1 at the box office and coming soon, To Hell with Karl Marx. His books include Apostle Paul: A Polite Bribe, The Divine Plan, and Silence Patton, now featured on Newsmax. He's written numerous screenplays and articles on a wide range of topics for HuffPost, Patheos, Newsmax, and Daily Caller. Orlando has been a guest on TV shows such as Eric Metaxas, Mike Huckabee, and CBN and makes special appearances at colleges and universities. His films have been shown worldwide and have included screenings at the White House and the Vatican. His latest works include a return to the big screen with Daughter of Mercy, a groundbreaking film on a young woman's escape from the horrors of the Korean War, and a follow-up TV series on Ronald Reagan and John Paul II, based on his well-known film and book, The Divine Plan. His main studio is located in downtown Princeton NJ, where he also resides (Robomantix.com).
