Buoyant 2023 ( 10)

In this non-dialogue tale, taking place along the coast of Vietnam, a mermaid is rescued from the fish market by a fisherman. As the hero carries her back to the ocean, they are joined by two jolly seahorses. Upon her wake at the beach, the mermaid performs a sensual dance. But her joy is cut short: the waves have other plans.

Bury Us in a Lone Desert 2025 ( 7)

When a burglary takes an awkward turn, a young thief encounters an old man seeking a fatal reunion with his wife. Following the perspective of the thief, we witness his journey of emotions: from getting caught up in an absurd situation to growing a kin-like bond to the old man before fulfilling his final wish. Through this implausible journey, love unfolds with genuine simplicity and a bittersweet ending.

Slowly and Painfully 2020

A Vietnamese filmmaker contemplates ways to surpass new regulations that prohibit scenes of smoking cigarettes. Meanwhile, his best friend tries to quit smoking. A tale of tender brotherhood against baffling ironies of life that keep those cigs burning.

Rise 2014 ( 6.4)

A rags to riches story of unusual circumstance. 'Huong Ga - Rise' is the story of Dieu. Chronicling the highs and lows of Vietnam's most notorious female gangsters| this is a woman's journey as she breaks the glass ceiling in a man's word| albeit| a much darker and dangerous existence. Shaded by the influence and lessons of the men in her life: Nhan her childhood sweetheart| her great unrequited love; Hung fifty shades of empty but a great physical attraction; Tung the man of her dreams| husband| lover and friend; and Tan - the gentle man who promises a simpler life. Each of the men in her life contribute to Dieu's great success (and failures) as she climbs to the top of Vietnam's gangster underworld.

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The tense, suspenseful mind battles between the police and the cunning criminal gang, interspersed with internal intrigues between brothers who grew up in the same orphanage.

Cyclo 1996 ( 7.019)

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.

578: Magnum 2022 ( 6.08)

A container truck driver, Hùng, lives an idyllic life with his little daughter, An. The father and daughter become the closest companions in every journey with their orange container truck. Life goes on like that until An has to leave her father to go to school. One day, Hùng is informed that An is suffering from severe depression. Relying on his old skills in the past and finding out the truth, Hùng becomes enraged and painful to know that his little girl was kidnapped by a male stranger. Starting his lone and intense journey looking for and chasing after the unknown abuser, Hùng realizes that to hunt down that psychopath he has to counter the massive underground forces behind him.

Clash 2009 ( 5)

Trinh, a mercenary, must complete a series of organized crime jobs for her boss in order to win the release of her kidnapped daughter. She hires several mercenaries to help, including Quan, who she becomes attracted to. Trinh and Quan's relationship becomes complicated as it becomes evident that their motivations are not the same.

Zdust 2023 ( 5)

Da 5 Bloods 2020 ( 6.5)

Four African-American Vietnam veterans return to Vietnam. They are in search of the remains of their fallen squad leader and the promise of buried treasure. These heroes battle forces of humanity and nature while confronted by the lasting ravages of the immorality of the Vietnam War.