Quốc Tuấn

A story of generational conflict and the clash between tradition and modern life, centered on phở—an icon of Vietnamese cuisine. Beneath the disputes and disagreements, hidden truths gradually surface, unfolding a journey back to familial warmth through humor, wit, and charming moments.

Ninh lives with his mother and misses his ex-wife Ngoc and their young children. In his work as a mechanic who installs decibel meters in public spaces and homes, Ninh observes the silence that haunts relationships. Wishing for his parents, who live apart and do not speak to each other, to reconcile, his fear of losing connection to his loved ones forces Ninh to face life’s unpredictable rhythms.

A woman tries to cling onto dimming links to her past after inheriting a pygmy slow loris from her long-estranged husband; meanwhile, her niece prepares for marriage as the young couple ponders their gloomy future together. The present and the complex echoes of Vietnamese history are entwined before a contemplative and poetic perspective.

Tam, a diligent wedding venue staffer, discovers her husband’s affair on live TV. Rather than confronting him, she enlists a powerful spell master to win back his love. Tam’s daughter, Ha, pours her frustration into vivid fantasies of a brighter future abroad. Meanwhile, a mysterious House Spirit, visible only to the women, lurks beneath their cracked, leaky ceiling.

Five young people: Nam, Hanh, Trung, Khanh, and My, all share a passion for hip-hop dancing and a desire to prove themselves. Inspired by her brother Nam and her boyfriend Trung, Hanh discovers her love for dance, while Trung dreams of pursuing hip-hop professionally and bringing Vietnamese street dancing to new heights. However, their ambitions lead to conflicts, romantic misunderstandings, jealousy, and betrayal. As their friendships and relationships are tested, the group must learn to overcome their differences and stay true to their dreams, discovering that genuine passion and perseverance can bring them together.

The Vietnam War from the North's viewpoint. Air raids on Hanoi stiffen the resolve of the population to strike back against a far more powerful enemy.

At a dance bar, a former soldier and now company director chances upon a hostess whose appearance resembles the young girl that saved his life many years ago in the War.

A poor carpenter hopes to secure a better life for his daughter by sending her to a college in Hanoi. As the university entrance exams approach, he is dead set on the ultimate mission: ward off anything - or anyone - that will distract the daughter from studying only.

Two soldiers are tasked with mailing an urgent letter to a battalion surrounded by the enemies’ forces.

Toward the end of 1946, residents from all walks of Hanoi struggle to avoid—and eventually accept—the possibility of a full-blown war.