My Vietnam
2021 | 70 min | Documentary
Through Skype and online chat rooms, a Vietnamese couple, Bay and Tam, create their own virtual version of Vietnam in their Munich apartment.
Thi Hien Mai
DirectorThi Hien Mai is a Vietnamese actress known for her roles in films such as "The Third Wife" and "Noble." She has received critical acclaim for her performances and has been nominated for and won several awards, including the Best Actress award at the Asian World Film Festival. Mai continues to establish herself as a prominent talent in the Vietnamese film industry.
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