The Girl From Dak Lak (2022) Apr 2026

True to the directorial style of Mai Huyền Chi, the film explores themes of memory and belonging, treating cinema as an "act of care" for overlooked voices. Production and Recognition

Beneath her quiet exterior, Suong struggles with a personal dilemma she must eventually confront with her family. The Girl from Dak Lak (2022)

The film was co-written and co-directed by Mai Huyền Chi (also known as Chi Mai), a writer-director recognized for her work on documentaries and shorts like Down the Stream and 50 Years of Forgetting . Cinematic Style True to the directorial style of Mai Huyền

The story follows , a young woman from the rural Dak Lak province who migrates to Ho Chi Minh City to work in a local eatery alongside two other migrant workers. Cinematic Style The story follows , a young

The film captures the repetitive, tedious nature of their work within "caging, barren walls," highlighting a sense of apathy and isolation.

(2022) is a Vietnamese independent film co-directed by Mai Huyền Chi and Pedro Román . The film offers a stark, observational look at the lives of internal migrants in Vietnam, specifically focusing on the intersection of rural heritage and urban displacement. Synopsis and Themes

The film is noted for its collaborative approach, often involving real communities over long periods to reclaim their histories.