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LISTENERS: THE WHISPERING

The movie is about a psychologist, Tuong Minh who provides psychotherapy to An Nhien, a young female writer suffering from anxiety disorder. Nhien states that she’s obsessed by a certain girl. Strangely, the girl she mentioned is the main character in her first novel, The Whispering. Through the treatment and study of her novel, Tuong Minh gradually realizes that what Nhien wrote in her book is not fictitious, but her real sorrowful memories. With his professional methods, Minh tries to help Nhien face her unpleasant story in the past. He hopes she could overcome her obession and commence a new life.

  • Khoa Nguyễn
    Director
  • Khoa Nguyễn
    Writer
  • Nguyên Duy, Nguyễn
    Executive Producer
  • Khoa Nguyễn
    Producer
  • Nhật Thanh, Nguyễn
    Producer
  • Quang Sự
    Key Cast
    "Tường Minh"
  • Oanh Kiều
    Key Cast
    "An Nhiên"
  • Phạm Quỳnh Anh
    Key Cast
    "Phương Vy"
  • Quốc Cường
    Key Cast
    "Tuấn Khang"
  • Lý Hồng Ân
    Key Cast
    "Thuỳ Dương"
  • Y Zell Bya
    DOP
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Runtime:
    2 hours
  • Completion Date:
    April 30, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    250,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Viet Nam
  • Country of Filming:
    Viet Nam
  • Language:
    Vietnamese
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, 35mm, Arri
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Asian Cinematography AWARDS (ACA)
    Manila
    Philippines
    June 1, 2021
    Finalist
  • Asia Film Art International Film Festival
    Hong Kong
    Hong Kong
    June 24, 2021
    Winner: Special Mention Feature Film / Best Actress / Special Mention Actor
  • International New York Film Festival
    New York
    United States
    July 12, 2021
    Winner: Gold Award for Best Feature
  • Vegas Movie Awards
    Las Vegas
    United States
    August 13, 2021
    Monthly Winner: Best Thriller / Best 1st Time Director / Best Actor / Best Actress / Best Screenwriter
  • Gold Movie Awards
    London
    United Kingdom
    September 23, 2021
    Monthly Winner: Best Foreign Language Film / Best Cinematography / Best Director
  • Sydney Lift-Off Film Festival
    Sydney
    Australia
    November 18, 2021
    Official Selection
  • Eko International Film Festival
    Lagos
    Nigeria
    March 7, 2022
    Official Selection
Distribution Information
  • Lotte Entertaiment
    Distributor
    Country: Viet Nam
    Rights: Theatrical
  • TFilm
    Sales Agent
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Khoa Nguyễn

Nguyen Dang Khoa (Khoa Nguyen)
Born in 1981
Graduated from University of Social Sciences and Humanities, major in Library and Information in 2003 and from Ho Chi Minh City University of Theater and Cinema, major in Directing in 2018.
Producer of movie projects: Cho Em Gan Anh Them Chut Nua, My Nhan Than Sach, Choc Tuc Vo Yeu.
Director of short films: Tim Thay Nhau (Beyond The Window), Come Back Home.
Short film Come Back Home participated in 11 international fesitivals in The United States, Spanish, Poland, Italia, China, Macau, India, The Philippines, South Africa and Australia
Co-founder of nCOLORS Production.

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