Four Vietnamese films will premiere in september, offering diverse genres. Airborne Showdown, inspired by a true plane hijacking, leads the pack. The comedic Pha Dam: Sinh Nhat Me (Crashing: Mom's Birthday) explores family dynamics, while Co Dau Ma (Ghost Bride) and Khe Uoc Ban Dau (The Dowry Contract) delve into horror and psychological themes.
Airborne Showdown
Teaser "Airborne Showdown". Video: Galaxy Studio
Release date: 19/9
Genre: Action, thriller
Directed by Ham Tran and produced by the People's Public Security Cinema and Galaxy Studio, Airborne Showdown depicts a hijacking led by Long (Thai Hoa), along with his accomplices Ti (Vo Dien Gia Huy), Suu (Bao Dinh), and Dan (Ray Nguyen). They seize control of a civilian aircraft, holding passengers and crew hostage in an attempt to escape the country. A flight crew of nearly 10, including two flight attendants (Kaity Nguyen and Tram Anh), must fight back against the criminals to ensure the safety of everyone on board.
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Scene from "Airborne Showdown". Photo: Provided by the film crew
Pha Dam: Sinh Nhat Me (Crashing: Mom's Birthday)
Trailer "Pha Dam: Sinh Nhat Me (Crashing: Mom's Birthday)". Video: Provided by the film crew
Release date: 5/9
Genre: Family, drama
Written and produced by Nguyen Thanh Binh (also known as Binh Bong Bot), this film centers on an urban family burdened by the pressure to succeed. During the mother's birthday celebration, long-hidden conflicts and tensions erupt between family members. The film carries a poignant message: Don't wait until it's too late to truly understand your mother. The cast includes Ai Nhu, Thanh Hoi, Huu Chau, Hong Anh, Tran Kim Hai, Tin Nguyen, and Samuel An.
Co Dau Ma (Ghost Bride)
Teaser "Co Dau Ma (Ghost Bride)". Suitable for viewers 16 years and older (16+). Video: V Pictures
Release date: 5/9
Genre: Horror
This Vietnamese-Thai collaboration, directed by Lee Thongkham, was initially slated for release on 29/8 but was pushed back to early september for final editing. The story follows Yen (Rima Thanh Vy), who travels to Thailand to meet the family of her wealthy fiance, Bank (JJ Krissanapoom). She encounters the ghost of a bride and uncovers dark secrets within her future in-laws' opulent lifestyle.
Khe Uoc Ban Dau (The Dowry Contract)
Teaser "Khe Uoc Ban Dau (The Dowry Contract)". Video: Provided by the film crew
Release date: 12/9
Genre: Horror
Directed by Le Van Kiet, the film revolves around Nguyen Thi Nhai (Lam Thanh My), a young woman from the northern mountains who becomes the concubine of Vu The Dinh (Huu Vi), the son of the Vu family. After the wedding ceremony, Nhai is tasked with bearing a son to carry on the family legacy. Tragedy strikes when she unknowingly enters into a pact with an evil entity.
Em Xinh Tinh Quai (My Lovely Troublemaker)
Teaser "Em Xinh Tinh Quai (My Lovely Troublemaker)". Video: CJ ENM
Release date: 5/9
Genre: Comedy, horror
Directed by South Korean director Lee Sang Geun, this film explores the relationship between Sun Ji (Yoona) and unemployed Gil Gu (Ahn Bo Hyun). Gil Gu discovers that Sun Ji is normal by day but influenced by a mysterious force at night. As he cares for her, he is drawn into unforeseen events.
The Conjuring: Last Rites
Trailer "The Conjuring: Last Rites". Video: Warner Bros.
Release date: 12/9
Genre: Horror
Directed by Michael Chaves, the film follows the Warrens as they investigate the Smurl family, who have been plagued by a demonic presence for over a decade. During the exorcism, they discover the dark force targets not only the Smurls but also Judy, Ed and Lorraine Warren's daughter, leading to a spiritual battle.
The Long Walk
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Poster "The Long Walk". Suitable for viewers 18 years and older (18+). Image: CGV
Release date: 19/9
Genre: Horror
Based on the renowned Stephen King novel (written under the pseudonym Richard Bachman), The Long Walk depicts a brutal survival game set in the US. Hundreds of teenage boys are selected to participate in a long-distance walk spanning hundreds of miles at a fixed pace. If they slow down or stop more than three times, they are shot by the overseeing forces. Protagonist Ray Garraty and his friends face hunger, thirst, and mental exhaustion.
One Battle After Another
Trailer "One Battle After Another". Video: Warner Bros.
Release date: 26/9
Genre: Action, thriller
Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and inspired by Thomas Pynchon's 1990 novel Vineland, the film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Bob Ferguson, a former member of an organization called French 75. Years later, his daughter Willa (Chase Infiniti) is kidnapped. Members of the organization reunite to help Bob find his daughter, leading to confrontations with old enemies.
Bebefinn phim dien anh: Lac vao xu so Pinkfong dieu ky (Bebefinn the Movie: Lost in Pinkfong's Magical Land)
Trailer "Bebefinn the Movie: Lost in Pinkfong's Magical Land". Video: CGV
Release date: 5/9
Genre: Animation
This animated film follows Finn, a young boy who accidentally enters a magical world after waving Pinkfong's star wand. While Finn explores, his siblings Bora and Brody, along with Pinkfong, try to rescue him. The situation becomes tense as their tablet's battery drains, forcing them into a race against time.
Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie
Trailer "Gabby's Dollhouse" live-action version. Video: Universal Pictures
Release date: 26/9
Genre: Animation, adventure
Based on the Netflix series Gabby's Dollhouse and directed by Ryan Crego, the film follows Gabby and her grandmother Gigi as they journey to the magical land of Cat Francisco. Trouble ensues when Gabby's dollhouse falls into the hands of the eccentric cat lady Vera, setting off an adventure to reunite with the cats.
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