Metrograph

“Mai, a young art student, is cast in a film about the War against the Americans. During production, she falls in love with the director, a former soldier. As Mai becomes infatuated with his ‘romantic past’ without truly understanding it, their relationship embodies post–Đổi-Mới Vietnam’s identity shift. Known for his candor and eccentricity, director Lưu Trọng Ninh often focuses on how today’s youth—guided by spirit, vitality, and intuition—challenge their predecessors’ values.” —Minh Nguyen