Follows a young cyclo driver on his poverty-driven descent into criminality in modern-day Ho Chi Minh City. The boy's struggles to scratch out a living for his two sisters and grandfather in the mean streets of the city lead to petty crime on behalf of a mysterious Madame from whom he rents his cyclo.
Hanoi comes across almost picture-perfect in director Tran Anh Hung's beautiful, elegiac tale about the lives and loves of three Vietnamese sisters. A mood characteristic of Hung's films is set early on with the vivid sounds of birds, insects and water and the way the lighting enhances the subtle use of color. They all combine to gem-like effect here.
It was a full moon day in July, a day on which many Vietnamese believe spirits of the dead can return home. Mrs Yen was sleeping and she dreamt about Hung -- her elder, adopted son, who died many years ago. Why is Hung’s spirit returning? Is it to seek revenge for his death? -- Mrs. Yen’s dream is a consequence of the relationship between her biological son and her adopted son. When they announced their love to the family, Mrs. Yen was devastated. She could not accept it and her efforts to keep them apart may have driven Hung to his death. In Vietnam, as elsewhere, parents are sure they know what’s best for their children. But the spirits may not be convinced...
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Công has a crush on Hiền, though she finds his relentless pursuit annoying and is more passionate about football. When Hiền applies to join the school’s football team, her skills impresses the coach who then decides to make her the new goalkeeper. Unhappy with the coach’s favourable guidance towards Hiền, Công and the replaced goalkeeper Tiểu Mai begin to cause problems.
Shares 2 cast members · Same director
Returning from long years studying abroad, Lâm finds out that his childhood sweetheart Sơn Ca has married another man. When Sơn Ca files for separation due to her husband's adultery, the two begins seeing each other again and rekindling the old flame.
Shares a lead actor · Same director
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Shares a lead actor
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Shares 2 cast members
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