BRAISED (THỊT KHO)
Narrative Short, 15:15, 2023
English, Vietnamese
Braised is currently on the festival circuit. If you would like to view the film early, please consider donating to:
Blue Dragon Children's Foundation - to support Vietnamese children in crisis
Nhà Chống Lũ - to build safe homes and provide livelihood support to the areas affected by natural disasters, especially in the provinces of Vietnam central region
After donating (any amount), please email a screenshot of your receipt to huongvufilm@gmail.com and I can send you a private link to the film before it is online!
LOGLINE
Clutching a heart-rending secret, Maggie Nguyen, a Vietnamese-American screenwriter, makes an unannounced visit home to reconcile with her mom. A bowl of braised pork pushes their bond to a breaking point.
CAST
Shirley Kim Nguyen
Bi-Jean Ngo
Simon Shih
Lilian Liao
CREW
Director: Huong Vu
Written by: Huong Vu, Dylan Lam
Produced by: Ryan King, Samiyah Wardlaw, Huong Vu, Dylan Lam
Associate Producer: Melanie Hyde
Director of Photography: Abby Doherty
Production Designer: Nhi Nguyen
Editor: Dylan Lan
Sound Mixer: June Hart
Composer: Pattrick Simmons
Colorist: Dylan Lepre
