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Viet and Nam

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In the depths of the underground coal mines, where danger awaits and darkness prevails, Nam and Việt, both young miners, cherish fleeting moments, knowing that one of them will soon leave for a new life across the sea. But the departure cannot happen as lying somewhere deep within the earth, in the far-off forest is Nam's father, a soldier, whose remains they're compelled to find. Together, following the mysteries of memories and dreams, they retrace the path to the past.
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Patiently paced and drenched in melancholy atmosphere, Viet and Nam is a quietly affecting love story that gently pulls at the heartstrings.

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G. Allen Johnson San Francisco Chronicle While “Viet and Nam” is filled from beginning to end with outstanding visuals and thought-provoking ideas, it is perhaps too lethargic and, at a little over two hours, overlong. Yet there is still much to enjoy. Rated: 2.5/4 Apr 25, 2025 Full Review Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News While I wish Quý’ would have spent a little more time developing Viet’s character, there is no denying that his immersive film borders on pure visual poetry, and largely that’s due to Son Doan’s astonishing cinematography. Rated: 3.5/4 Apr 23, 2025 Full Review Manuel Betancourt Los Angeles Times There is a mundanity to the world Trương depicts here. Yet also a kind of beguiling vision of what this very world holds. The film’s long, languid takes make almost every scene feel like a beautifully composed tableau. Apr 16, 2025 Full Review Dave Giannini Geek Vibes Nation At its core, Viet and Nam is a ghost story. We see no apparitions, but we empathize with its characters as they travel through the mist of their own history of violence, death, loss, and lack of closure. Rated: 8/10 Jul 19, 2025 Full Review Marlon Wallace The M Report (WBOC.com) Whether it's the lingering trauma from the war or the persistent poverty, this film is looking at how people deal with it or not. Jul 12, 2025 Full Review Filipe Freitas Always Good Movies The film’s languid pacing and long, static 16mm shots may stretch its runtime, but Truong clearly trusts in the power of cinema and the viewer’s patience. Rated: 3/5 Jun 19, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In the depths of the underground coal mines, where danger awaits and darkness prevails, Nam and Việt, both young miners, cherish fleeting moments, knowing that one of them will soon leave for a new life across the sea. But the departure cannot happen as lying somewhere deep within the earth, in the far-off forest is Nam's father, a soldier, whose remains they're compelled to find. Together, following the mysteries of memories and dreams, they retrace the path to the past.
Director
Minh Quý Trương
Producer
Bradley Liew, Bianca Balbuena
Screenwriter
Minh Quý Trương
Distributor
Strand Releasing
Production Co
Scarlet Visions, Deuxieme Ligne Films, An Original Picture, E&W Films, Lagi Limited, Epic Media, Volos Films Italia
Genre
Drama, Romance, LGBTQ+
Original Language
Vietnamese
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 28, 2025, Limited
Runtime
2h 9m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.66:1)
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