The 4th Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF IV) officially announces the “Vietnamese Films in Competition” section, featuring 11 outstanding works that represent prominent trends in contemporary Vietnamese cinema.
Created by filmmakers from different generations and spanning a wide range of genres, the films reflect the movements of society, family life, spirituality, historical memory, and cultural identity in the context of Vietnam today.
In recent years, Vietnamese cinema has recorded significant progress in production scale, box-office performance, and diversity in storytelling language and genres. Alongside notable commercial successes, more filmmakers are exploring new approaches to history, culture, and contemporary issues, contributing to a richer national cinematic landscape.
All screenings in the Vietnamese Films in Competition section will take place at CGV Vinh Trung, 4th Floor, GO! Shopping Mall, 255–257 Hung Vuong Street, Thanh Khe Ward, Da Nang City.
Bringing together representative works from this dynamic period, the “Vietnamese Films in Competition” section at DANAFF IV offers a multifaceted picture of contemporary Vietnamese cinema while reflecting filmmakers’ continuous efforts to seek new voices and forms of expression.
ANH HUNG
Hung, a 45-year-old single taxi driver, lives with his two daughters, Han, 17, and My, 6. When My is diagnosed with a severe liver disease and needs surgery, Hung, unable to afford the treatment, recklessly gambles away a keepsake from his late wife in the hope of saving his daughter. He loses everything, including Han’s trust. Pushed to the brink, he joins forces with Vinh, a 19-year-old TikToker desperate for fame, and Tuan, a 37-year-old colleague ruined by gambling, to create the image of a “hero” in order to exploit society’s kindness for money. But as the performance grows bigger, everything gradually spirals out of control.
Film information:
- Vietnam | 122 minutes | 2026
- Director: Vo Thach Thao
- Production company: Hoan Khue Film Production Joint Stock Company
Screening schedule:
- 15:00, Sunday, June 28, 2026 (Screening Room 2)
- 20:00, Wednesday, July 1, 2026 (Screening Room 1)
BAY TIEN
Dang Thuc, a financial officer desperately trying to pay hospital fees for his critically ill younger sister, accidentally comes across DealZ, an online money-making app offering highly paid tasks. What begins as a quick solution soon turns into a life-changing opportunity as the money he earns continues to grow. But behind seemingly harmless transactions lies a sophisticated scam network designed to manipulate human greed. Caught in a spiral of money, Thuc sinks deeper into the system and is forced to choose between conscience and crime.
Film information:
- Vietnam | 113 minutes | 2026
- Director: Oscar Duong
- Producers: Hang Trinh, Liem Truong
- Production company: Silver Moonlight Entertainment
CUC VANG CUA NGOAI
After her daughter leaves, Mrs. Hau becomes the sole caregiver of her young granddaughter. In the difficult circumstances of a working-class neighborhood, the grandmother and granddaughter rely on each other to overcome life’s hardships. As the child grows up, changes within the family and surrounding environment put their bond to the test. Through an everyday story of intergenerational attachment, the film portrays family love, memories, and the power of affection in the simplest circumstances.
Film information:
- Vietnam | 119 minutes | 2025
- Director: Khuong Ngoc
- Production company: 856 Pictures Co., Ltd.
Screening schedule:
- 20:00, Sunday, June 28, 2026 (Screening Room 2)
- 17:30, Thursday, July 2, 2026 (Screening Room 1)
MANG ME DI BO
Hoan earns a living as a street barber while caring for his mother, who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease. As her condition worsens and he himself begins to show signs of memory loss, Hoan decides to take his mother to South Korea to find his long-lost older brother. The journey forces them to confront forgotten memories, past wounds, and unanswered questions.
Awards:
- Best Actor at the 24th Vietnam Film Festival
- Jury Award at the 24th Vietnam Film Festival
- Certificate of Merit for Feature Film and Best Actor at the 2025 Kite Awards
Film information:
- Vietnam | 113 minutes | 2025
- Director: Mo Hong Jin
- Production companies: Sidus and Teu Entertainment, Anh Teu Studio, Motive Pictures
Screening schedule:
- 10:00, Sunday, June 28, 2026 (Screening Room 2)
- 17:30, Wednesday, July 1, 2026 (Screening Room 1)
MUA DO
Inspired by and fictionalized from a significant historical event during the resistance war against the United States, the film recreates the 81 days and nights of fighting to defend the Quang Tri Ancient Citadel during the fiery summer of 1972.
Awards:
- Golden Lotus Award at the 24th Vietnam Film Festival
- Golden Kite Award 2026
- Literature and Arts Award 2025
- WeChoice Awards 2025 – Movie of the Year
- Mai Vang Awards 2025 – Favorite Feature Film
- Essence of Vietnam Awards 2025 – Essence of Cinema
- Blue Star Awards – Best Film
Film information:
- Vietnam | 124 minutes | 2025
- Director: Meritorious Artist Dang Thi Thai Huyen
- Production unit: People’s Army Cinema
Screening schedule:
- 10:00, Sunday, June 28, 2026 (Screening Room 2)
- 15:00, Thursday, July 2, 2026 (Screening Room 1)
NHA BA TOI MOT PHONG
Set in an old apartment building, the film tells the story of Mr. Thach and his daughter An, who live together in a one-room apartment. Through everyday conflicts, the film portrays family affection, understanding, and the journey to rediscover a shared voice between generations in contemporary society.
Film information:
- Vietnam | 126 minutes | 2026
- Director: Vo Vu Truong Giang
- Production company: Truong Giang Entertainment Media Co., Ltd.
Screening schedule:
- 15:00, Sunday, June 28, 2026 (Screening Room 2)
- 10:00, Thursday, July 2, 2026 (Screening Room 1)
OC MUON HON
The story follows Quan, a grieving husband devastated by the sudden death of his wife, An, in an accident. Happiness seems to return when An’s spirit “comes back” in the body of Bao Ngoc. But when a horrifying secret related to An’s death is revealed, Quan is forced to choose between the illusion of happiness and the truth.
Film information:
- Vietnam | 109 minutes | 2026
- Director: Dinh Tuan Vu
- Production companies: BC Pictures, HK Film, Galaxy Studio
Screening schedule:
- 15:00, Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (Screening Room 2)
- 20:00, Thursday, July 2, 2026 (Screening Room 1)
PHI PHONG: QUY MAU RUNG THIENG
Set in a mist-covered village in the northwestern highlands, the film follows two brothers, Con and Duong, who begin a journey to the village to save their mother and gradually become entangled in mysteries surrounding the legend of Phi Phong.
Film information:
- Vietnam | 120 minutes | 2026
- Director: Do Quoc Trung
- Production company: Bluebells Studios Co., Ltd.
Screening schedule:
- 17:30, Sunday, June 28, 2026 (Screening Room 2)
- 10:00, Friday, July 3, 2026 (Screening Room 1)
TAI
Tai has gone through a difficult journey, taking on all kinds of jobs, even dangerous missions that put his life at risk, to protect the most precious “asset” of his life. The film brings humor, love, and compassion through family and social relationships.
Film information:
- Vietnam | 101 minutes | 2026
- Director: Mai Tai Phen
- Production company: Green Entertainment and Cinema Co., Ltd.
Screening schedule:
- 10:00, Sunday, June 28, 2026 (Screening Room 2)
- 15:00, Friday, July 3, 2026 (Screening Room 1)
TRUY TIM LONG DIEN HUONG
Tam, a skilled martial artist from the fishing village of An Hai, is assigned to protect Long Dien Huong, a sacred treasure associated with the traditional Nghinh Ong Festival. When the treasure is stolen, he and his close friend embark on a dangerous journey to recover it.
Film information:
- Vietnam | 103 minutes | 2025
- Director: Duong Minh Chien
- Production company: 89S Group Joint Stock Company
Screening schedule:
- 20:00, Sunday, June 28, 2026 (Screening Room 2)
- 17:30, Friday, July 3, 2026 (Screening Room 1)
TU CHIEN TREN KHONG
Inspired by aircraft hijacking incidents that occurred in Vietnam after 1975, the film follows Binh and his teammates aboard flight HVN602 as they unexpectedly face an aircraft hijacking.
Awards:
- Silver Lotus, Best Director, and Best Supporting Actor at the 24th Vietnam Film Festival
- Silver Kite, Best Screenplay, and Best Sound at the 2026 Kite Awards
- Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress at the 2026 Blue Star Awards
Film information:
- Vietnam | 116 minutes | 2025
- Director: Tran Quang Ham
- Producers: Tran Nam Chung, Luong Cong Hieu, Nguyen Quoc Cong
- Production unit: People’s Public Security Cinema
Screening schedule:
- 17:30, Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (Screening Room 2)
- 20:00, Friday, July 3, 2026 (Screening Room 1)
All screenings in the Vietnamese Films in Competition section will take place at CGV Vinh Trung, 4th Floor, GO! Shopping Mall, 255–257 Hung Vuong Street, Thanh Khe Ward, Da Nang City.
DANAFF IV will take place from June 28 to July 4, 2026, bringing together outstanding works from Vietnamese and Asian cinema while creating opportunities for exchange among filmmakers, artists, film professionals, and cinema lovers from Vietnam and abroad.
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