The Bride of Silence (PG)

Director: Doan Thanh Nghia & Doan Minh Phuong
Starring: Truong Ngoc Anh, Nguyen Manh Thang, Truong Huu Quy
Vietnam/Germany, 2004, 1 hour 54 minutes, subtitles

Set in 18th century Vietnam this is an exquisitely beautiful period drama based on a traditional folk tale. Ly An flees the stifling conservatism of her village to explore the outside world, only to return bearing a son by an unknown father. Ostracised by the villagers and shamed into exile, she abandons her baby. 17 years later her son is searching for the truth about his birth and the mysterious disappearance of his long-lost mother. As he travels through the countryside he slowly pieces together her subsequent adventures from the men whose lives she touched. Told in a series of flashbacks and boasting stunning cinematography, this is a powerful, graceful and thought-provoking film.

“This is the kind of film for which the silver screen was invented”
Sandra den Hamer, International Film Festival Rotterdam

Special Mention Rotterdam International Film Festival

English premiere

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