Kaity Nguyen was born in Ho Chi Minh City but grew up in the US. Eventually, she returned to Vietnam in order to pursue her acting career, starring in some of the highest grossing movies of all times, including “Jailbait” and “Blood Moon Party”.
On the occasion of her latest film, “The Last Wife” having been released in the US and Canada by 3388 Films, we speak with her about the role of Linh and what she searches in the role she plays, her cooperation with co-star Thuận Nguyễn and director Victor Vu, her favorite scene in the movie, working in the Vietnamese movie industry and other topics
What drew you to the role of Linh? In general, what are you searching for in the roles you play?
When I read the script, what really interested me about this project was where and when it took place and the female...
On the occasion of her latest film, “The Last Wife” having been released in the US and Canada by 3388 Films, we speak with her about the role of Linh and what she searches in the role she plays, her cooperation with co-star Thuận Nguyễn and director Victor Vu, her favorite scene in the movie, working in the Vietnamese movie industry and other topics
What drew you to the role of Linh? In general, what are you searching for in the roles you play?
When I read the script, what really interested me about this project was where and when it took place and the female...
- 3/19/2024
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
The period drama is the sixth film to reach vnd100 billion ($4m) this year.
Vietnamese period film The Last Wife has passed the vnd100 billion mark at the local box office, making it the sixth film to reach this milestone this year. It is equivalent to approximately $4m.
Directed by US-born Vietnamese filmmaker Victor Vu, the film has been dominating the Vietnamese box office since its opening on November 3. It crossed the $4.09m (vnd100bn) mark on December 8 for distributor Lotte Entertainment.
It also opened in North America through 3388 Films and Australia through VeOnline & Film Viet Tai Uc on December...
Vietnamese period film The Last Wife has passed the vnd100 billion mark at the local box office, making it the sixth film to reach this milestone this year. It is equivalent to approximately $4m.
Directed by US-born Vietnamese filmmaker Victor Vu, the film has been dominating the Vietnamese box office since its opening on November 3. It crossed the $4.09m (vnd100bn) mark on December 8 for distributor Lotte Entertainment.
It also opened in North America through 3388 Films and Australia through VeOnline & Film Viet Tai Uc on December...
- 12/11/2023
- by Silvia Wong
- ScreenDaily
Marking 20 years of filmmaking and 17 films to date from critically-acclaimed director Victor Vu, “The Last Wife” dominated the domestic Vietnam box office its debut weekend and is now the 6th Vietnam film this year to join the elite 100-billion-dollar club.
The Last Wife is currently screening in US and Canada cinemas, courtesy of 3388 Films
Inspired by the novel “The Lake of Vengeance (Hồ Oán Hận)” by author Hồng Thái, “The Last Wife” is set in 19th century Vietnam during the Nguyen Dynasty. Linh, a very beautiful young girl who was forced married to the district governor, Quan Đức Trọng, may have given him a daughter, but not the heir neither she, nor the previous two wives have managed to “come up with”. The pressure on everyone involved piles up, while a chance meeting between Linh and her childhood love, Nhan, unravels a string of unexpected events that dramatically changes her life.
The Last Wife is currently screening in US and Canada cinemas, courtesy of 3388 Films
Inspired by the novel “The Lake of Vengeance (Hồ Oán Hận)” by author Hồng Thái, “The Last Wife” is set in 19th century Vietnam during the Nguyen Dynasty. Linh, a very beautiful young girl who was forced married to the district governor, Quan Đức Trọng, may have given him a daughter, but not the heir neither she, nor the previous two wives have managed to “come up with”. The pressure on everyone involved piles up, while a chance meeting between Linh and her childhood love, Nhan, unravels a string of unexpected events that dramatically changes her life.
- 12/10/2023
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Ken Ochiai made his first film at age 12. Immediately following his high school graduation, he left his hometown of Tokyo, Japan, to pursue his dream of becoming a film director in the United States. To date, Ochiai has directed 3 theatrical features, and over 30 short films, commercials, and music videos. His first feature film, “Tiger Mask” (based on a legendary Japanese comic book series), was released in the fall of 2013 in several Asian countries. His second feature film, “Uzumasa Limelight,” was released in 2014. It won the Chevel Noir (Best Picture) and for Best Actor at the Fantasia International Film Festival, the Crystal Heart Award at the Heartland Film Festival, two audience awards at the New York Asian Film Festival, and Camera Japan in Holland. He was honored with the title of New American Filmmaker at the Hawaii International Film Festival, and received the Young Alumni Award from the USC Asian Pacific...
- 9/18/2018
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
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