Country: Vietnam

Direction Leon Le

Cast Kim Chi · Vu T. Le Thi · Phuong Minh · Huynh Ngoc

Synopsis Song Lang (2018) follows the story of an unusual alliance that blossoms between a ruthless underground debt collector and a talented cai luong, or Vietnamese opera, performer. Set against the vibrant and tumultuous backdrop of Saigon in the 1990s, the...

Direction Tony Bui

Cast Don Duong · Nguyen Ngoc Hiep · Tran Manh Cuong · Harvey Keitel

Synopsis Three Seasons (1999) follows the intertwining lives of several individuals in the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh City. An American man, seeking his daughter conceived during the war, crosses paths with Woody, a young street vendor. When Woody's merchandise...

Direction Linh Viet

Cast Thé Anh · Son Bac · Khuong Be · Ngan Thai

Direction Tran Anh Hung

Cast Tran Nu Yên-Khê · Nhu Quynh Nguyen · Le Khanh · Quang Hai Ngo

Synopsis The Vertical Ray of the Sun (At the Height of Summer) (2000) revolves around the lives of three sisters, each navigating their own complex relationships. Two of the sisters seem to have happy marriages, but appearances can be deceiving. The...

Direction Nhat Minh Dang

Cast Trong Vai Duyen · Huu Muoi Ng · Minh Vuong Ng · Chong Duyen Bo

Synopsis The Love Doesn't Come Back (1984) presents a poignant narrative of a woman's battle with grief and personal sacrifice amidst the turmoil of war. This film, directed by Dang Nhat Minh, one of Vietnam's most celebrated directors, offers a poetic...

Direction Tran Anh Hung

Cast Lu Man San · Tran Nu Yên-Khê · Thi Loc Truong · Anh Hoa Nguyen

Synopsis The Scent of Green Papaya (1993) follows the journey of a young girl named Mui who begins her life as a servant in a new household. The mother of the family, still grieving the loss of her own daughter who...

Direction Tran Anh Hung

Cast Le Van Loc · Tony Leung Chiu-Wai · Tran Nu Yên-Khê · Nhu Quynh Nguyen

Synopsis Cyclo (1995) follows the journey of a young individual in Saigon (Ho-Chi-Min-City) who navigates the challenges of life by operating a bicycle-taxi to make ends meet. His path crosses with a group of criminals, who draw him into the dark...

Direction Pham Thien An

Cast Nguyen Thi Truc Quynh · Le Phong Vu · Vu Ngoc Manh · Nguyen Thinh

Synopsis Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell (2023) follows Thien as he embarks on a profound journey to transport his deceased sister-in-law's remains to their ancestral village, accompanied by his young nephew. Set against the backdrop of rural Vietnam, the narrative delves...

Direction Trương Minh Quý

Cast Thi Nga Nguyen · Daniel Viet Tung Le · Thanh Hai Pham · Duy Bao Dinh Dao

Synopsis Viet and Nam (2024) delves into the perilous world of underground coal mines, where peril lurks and shadows dominate. Nam and Viêt, two young miners, seize brief moments of joy, aware that one of them will soon embark on a...

Direction Minh Nguyen-Vo

Cast The Lu Le · Nguyen Thi Kieu Trinh · Huu Thanh Nguyen · Zan Sram Kra

Synopsis Buffalo Boy (2004) unfolds in the lush lowlands of southern Vietnam during the year 1940, presenting a compelling narrative of growth, resilience, and the intricate relationship between humans and nature. The story revolves around 15-year-old Kim, who is tasked by...

Direction Trinh Dinh Le Minh

Cast Hong Dao · Lanh Thanh · Vo Dien Gia Huy · Nsut Le Thien

Synopsis Goodbye Mother (2019) follows Van, a Vietnamese-American heir, who comes back to his homeland after a nine-year absence to relocate his father's remains. His family is taken aback when he arrives with Ian, a young Vietnamese-American man. Unbeknownst to them,...

Direction Luu Huynh

Cast Truong Ngoc Anh · Khanh Quoc Nguyen · Nhu Quynh Nguyen · Bach Thuy Tong

Synopsis The White Silk Dress (2006) unfolds the poignant tale of Dan, a lovely young woman, and Gu, a man with a hump, who are servants from different households in Ha Dong, Vietnam. Their lives are marked by the cruelty of...

Direction Phan Dang Di

Cast Thanh Minh Phan · Nguyen Thi Kieu Trinh · Nguyen Ha Phong · Thuy Hoa

Synopsis Bi! Don't Be Afraid (2010) unfolds in a vintage Hanoi residence where a young 6-year-old named Bi resides with his parents, aunt, and their cook. Bi's favorite spots to play are an ice factory and the untamed grass along the...

Direction Ashleigh Mayfair

Cast Tran Nu Yên-Khê · Mai Thu Hường · Nguyễn Phương Trà My · Nhu Quynh Nguyen

Synopsis The Third Wife (2018) follows the journey of a young girl, just 14 years old, as she navigates the complexities of her new life. Set in the 19th century in rural Vietnam, the story unfolds as she becomes the third...

Direction Ngoc Dang Vu

Cast Manh Hai Luong · Vinh Khoa Ho · Linh Son · Phuong-Thanh

Synopsis Lost in Paradise (2011) follows Khoi, a young and inexperienced 20-year-old who ventures from his rural home to the bustling metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City in search of a fresh start. Navigating the city for the first time, Khoi...

Direction Ham Tran

Cast Lê Quốc Nam · Kieu-Trinh · Võ Tấn Phát · Vo Dien Gia Huy

Synopsis Devil’s Diner (2025) is set in an isolated corner of the city, where an enigmatic culinary artist serves up otherworldly meals that grant the deepest wishes of his patrons... but only if they are prepared to face the consequences.

Direction Trương Minh Quý

Cast Van Lang Ho · Thi Hau Cao

Synopsis The Tree House (2019) presents a futuristic narrative set in the year 2045, where a filmmaker ventures to Mars with the ambitious goal of creating a cinematic masterpiece. As he reflects on the phrase "Home… Far away from home," the...

Direction Phan Dang Di

Cast Do Thi Hai Yen · Nguyen Ha Phong · Le Cong Hoang · Truong The Vinh

Synopsis Big Father, Small Father and Other Stories (2015) is set in the tumultuous late 1990s in Vietnam, a period marked by economic instability and political worries due to overpopulation. The narrative follows Vu, a photography student who ventures into the...

Direction Stephane Gauger

Cast Cat Ly · The Lu Le · Han Thi Pham · Danvy Pham

Synopsis Owl and the Sparrow (2007) follows the heartwarming journey of a ten-year-old orphan girl who takes it upon herself to bring together a kind-hearted zoo keeper and a charming flight attendant. Set in the bustling streets of modern-day Saigon, this...

Direction Pham Ngoc Lan

Cast Minh Chau · Hoang Ha · Naomi · Nguyen Ha Phong

Synopsis The Unseen River (S) (2020) weaves together two distinct narratives set against the backdrop of a river. One tale follows a woman who encounters her former lover at a hydroelectric facility, where their past resurfaces and forces them to confront...