Beginning in Saigon and ending in Hanoi, this program films life in Vietnam today, capturing the optimistic attitude and entrepreneurial spirit of the Vietnamese people, who remain positive despite ever-present reminders of the horrors of the Vietnam War. Rice farming on the Mekong Delta, rush hour traffic in Saigon, French architecture, and markets full of electronic goods start the voyage. North Vietnam features a train ride through beautiful scenery, rice paddies on the Red River Delta, and a tour of Hanoi, where the serenity of this city of lakes sharply contrasts with the bustle of Saigon, where the journey began.