Vietnamese Drama ‘A Fragile Flower’ Sets India Theatrical Rollout After Goa Festival Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

Vietnamese feature “A Fragile Flower” is heading to Indian theaters following its showcase at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.

The film, directed by Mai Thu Huyen (“Kieu”), screens at IFFI with Huyen and executive producer Jacqueline Nguyen in attendance.

“A Fragile Flower,” notable as the first Vietnamese feature produced entirely in the U.S., follows Thach Thao who possesses not only a captivating voice but also a beauty which enchants all who hear her sing. Thao’s life takes a dramatic turn when she captivates music producer Son with her first performance. Under the mentorship of renowned singer Le Khanh, Thao hones her skills and explodes onto the scene with the song’s release. “A Fragile Flower” is Thao’s story about how she navigates love and fame, faces a life-threatening illness and tests her newfound strength and resolve.

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The cast includes Maya, Quoc Cuong, Mai Thu Huyen, Baggio Saetii, Duc Tien, Anh Dung, Trizze Phuong Trinh and Nhat Ha, who also wrote the screenplay.

TinCom Media of California, led by Huyen and Nguyen, produced the feature, adding to their slate of character-driven narratives aimed at international audiences.

The India theatrical release, handled by ABK Media in partnership with TinCom Media, kicks off Dec. 13 across 70 theaters in India’s major metropolitan areas, including Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kolkata and the Northeast region. A Hindi-language version will follow in January 2025, targeting Tier 2 markets.

“We’re excited to celebrate the beauty of Vietnamese culture through art and cinema, breaking barriers and fostering connections around the world,” Nguyen said. “We’re excited to share the film with our friends in India and with my husband’s family, as we come together with the TinCom Media team to mark this significant milestone.”