Mouth of Life

A tender, aching portrait of a performer chasing acceptance, carrying a quiet wound that never quite heals.

Directed by

Bảo Chu

Genres

Drama

Starring

Ngô Phạm Hạnh Thúy, Phương Bình, Lê Minh Dũng

Overview

The film tells the story Hung, who was loved by his family as a child and lived in the protective arms of his parents. But the more the boy grew up, the more people slandered him about his gender. Pressure from family, and arguments from neighbors and people, the boy decided to run away to fulfill his "dream" of being himself, finding the light on the lottery stage. On stage, Hung becomes a charming and beautiful actress. People call her Hong Hoa, not Hung. She fulfilled her dream: to sing, to be praised, to be admired. But somewhere, deep inside her, there is still a smoldering wound called "family" - an emptiness that can never be filled.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, family, isolation, gender

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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