: When Thao’s family forces him to work for Walt to atone for the theft, an unexpected friendship develops. Walt takes on a mentor role, teaching Thao about labor, respect, and "how to talk like a man".
The story centers on Walt’s unlikely bond with his teenage Hmong neighbor, Thao Vang Lor (Bee Vang).
: Through his relationship with Thao and Thao’s spirited sister Sue (Ahney Her), Walt begins to shed his isolation and confront the trauma of his past, finding more in common with his Hmong neighbors than with his own "gold-digging" family. Thematic Depth Gran Torino (2008) - IMDb