Pearls of the Far East
2011 · Movie · 103 min. · Vietnam
The inner lives and forbidden loves of seven Vietnamese women form the beautiful string that runs through director Cuong Ngo's feature film debut, Pearls of the Far East. Adapted from award-winning stories by Minh Ngoc Nguyen, produced by award-winning filmmakers Igor Szczurko & Tom Yarith Ker, Cuong Ngo (pronounced 'Kun Nyo') weaves a vivid, timeless and unforgettable tapestry with characters brought to life by a gorgeous cast of acclaimed talent from Vietnam, US and Canada, including actresses Truong Ngoc Anh (The White Silk Dress, 2006), Nhu Quynh (Vertical Ray of the Sun, 2000), Hong Anh (Moon at the Bottom of the Well, 2009), Ngo Thanh Van (The Clash, 2010, The Rebel, 2007), Minh Ngoc Nguyen (who also wrote the screenplay based on her own stories), and the legendary Kieu Chinh (Joy Luck Club, 1993). The breathtaking images and spectacular landscapes from the north to the south of Vietnam, beautifully lensed by Mikhail Petrenko, show sides of the country distinct from most Western...
Direction Cuong Ngo
Cast Truong Ngoc Anh · Kieu Chinh · Kris Duangphung · Huy Hoang · Anh Hong · Huy Khanh · Richie Kul · Leon Le · Thai-Hoa Le · Diem My · Veronica Ngo · Minh Ngoc Nguyen · Nhu Quynh Nguyen · Phuong Quynh · Tu Trinh
Soundtrack Alexina Louie · Alex Pauk
Screenplay Matt Guerin · Minh Ngoc Nguyen
Cinematography Mikhail Petrenko
Original title Pearls of the Far East
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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