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The Price Of Happiness

2024 · 115 min

A slow, uncomfortable look behind a polished family image, where appearances crack and buried tensions surface.

Directed by
Lam Ngoc Nguyen
Genres
Drama
Starring
Thái Hòa, Xuân Lan, Uyen An
Overview
Mrs. Dương and Mr. Thoại always strive to build an image of a successful and prestigious family in the eyes of others. However, beneath the glamorous facade lies a family filled with turmoil and conflicts. Taking a closer look at this seemingly happy family portrait, many "flaws" will be revealed, surprising everyone.

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Directed by
Lam Ngoc Nguyen
Genres
Drama
Starring
Thái Hòa, Xuân Lan, Uyen An
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • family
    • class
    • identity
    • deception
    • betrayal
    Places
    • big city
    • home
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex mild
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    Action1
    Horror1
    Humour2
    Realism8
    Romance2
    Tension5
    Darkness6
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight7

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    Details

    Genres
    drama
    Directed by
    Lam Ngoc Nguyen
    Written by
    Vo Nguyen Dan, Lam Ngoc Nguyen, Nguyen Truong Nhan
    Starring
    Thái Hòa, Xuân Lan, Uyen An, Lâm Thanh Nhã, Hữu Châu, Victoria Thiên An
    Music
    Clement Ignace
    Runtime
    115 min
    Languages
    Vietnamese

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