Saigon Sunset is a story of middle aged crisis. One man, scared that time is passing him by suggests to his former band mates that the band should re-form. Saigon Sunset, released one single in the 1980's and soon after split up when regular lives beckoned. The tale follows their attempts at bringing the band back together which should culminate in a gig supporting another more successful band from the 80's. A character from their distant past makes an unwelcome reappearance in their lives. As the story progresses each band member have their very own demons to deal with but above all It is a story of friendship and camaraderie among close friends.
Alan Ball is an Academy Award-winning screenwriter, director, producer and occasional actor, who is best known for writing the screenplay for the Oscar-winning film American Beauty, and for creating the HBO original drama series Six Feet Under.