After wowing international film festival critics and audiences alike, director Bui Thac Chuyen’s “Choi Voi/Adrift” will finally be screened in Vietnamese cinemas beginning November 13.
The Hanoi tale that took six years in production, two months of shooting and six months in post production is now finally on its way home to Vietnam.
The story of sexual desires features Vietnamese stars Pham Linh Dan, Do Thi Hai Yen, Duy Khoa, Johnny Tri Nguyen and Nhu Quynh. Currently it’s competing for the World Contemporary Movie award in Toronto – hoping to add it to the award already gained in Venice.
Director Bui Thac Chuyen is delighted with both the critical and popular acclaim to date. Indeed, this is the first time a Vietnamese movie has attended the Venice film festival so winning the critics award was further grounds for celebration.
It is not anticipated edits will be needed for the Vietnamese showing, however the director has hinted that its distribution and showing will be handled in accordance with its “sensitive content”
“Adrift” is a mix of stories of people who have lost their way in life. Duyen (Hai Yen) feels lost after a quick marriage with a man named Tho (Johnny Tri Nguyen). Cam (Linh Dan) is lost in love for her girlfriend while Duyen Vi (Linh Dung) has lost her way in a 6-year love affair.
Johnny Tri Nguyen
L-R: Do Hai Yen & Pham Linh Dan
Veteran actress Như Quỳnh
Tang Nhat Tue's ex girlfriend, Ha Hong Van aka Chit, & director Bui
Each has their own destiny but all feel something is missing.
The film is also among the first Vietnamese movies shot by the Red One digital technology and features scenes from Hanoi, Quang Ninh and Hoi An. Composer Ngoc Dai’s songs also contribute to the film’s steamy atmospherics.
The movie participated in many famous international film festivals, including Venice, Toronto, Vancouver, London, and Pusan. It is now at the Bangkok Film Festival in Thailand (September 23-30).
Source: VietNamNet & DienAnhOnline
Trailer:
Viet Channel 
September 24, 2009 at 3:44 PM
Really creepy music, but looks interesting.
September 24, 2009 at 4:25 PM
linh dan pham is a really good actress. I would like to see this
September 24, 2009 at 9:05 PM
o man i’m so excited to watch this! i love both hai yen and linh dan pham — they’re so good at acting.
October 5, 2009 at 3:35 PM
This looks really good! The music got really eerie to me…but the movie still looks amazing! Can’t wait to see it! =]
October 14, 2009 at 9:11 AM
I caught the screening at the Pusan Film Festival (PIFF). I really liked the music! Does anyone know or have an idea where I can find it.
Cheers.
October 14, 2009 at 2:59 PM
Myan, how about the movie ??? is it good ???
November 21, 2009 at 9:43 PM
was lucky to have watched this last month, Pham Linh Dan was present at the screening, absolutely exquisite film, Do Thi Hai Yen is simply stunning, all good actors, simply a must. hope more films come out of vietnam soon.