Does 'Things We Lost To The Water' Have A Movie Adaptation?

I've been diving into 'Things We Lost to the Water' recently, and it’s one of those novels that lingers in your mind long after you turn the last page. The story’s emotional depth and vivid portrayal of a Vietnamese family adapting to life in New Orleans make it ripe for a cinematic adaptation. Right now, though, there’s no official movie or TV version in the works. That’s a shame because the book’s themes of displacement, resilience, and cultural identity would translate so powerfully to the screen. Imagine the visual poetry of New Orleans’ watery landscapes mirroring the characters’ fluid sense of home, or the bustling French Quarter juxtaposed with their quiet moments of grief. The novel’s structure—jumping between perspectives and timelines—could even inspire a nonlinear film format, something like 'Moonlight' or 'The Farewell.'

I’ve seen fans online casting dream actors for roles, like Lana Condor as the daughter, Tien, or Kiều Chinh as the grandmother. The book’s quieter moments, like the mother’s letters to her estranged husband or the brothers’ fraught bond, would need a director who treasures subtlety. Maybe someone like Lulu Wang or Barry Jenkins could capture its heartbeat. Until then, the novel stands alone as a masterpiece, but I’m holding out hope for an adaptation that does justice to its soulful storytelling. If it ever happens, it’ll be a must-watch—just thinking about the soundtrack blending Vietnamese folk music with jazz gives me chills.