Kaity Nguyen was born in Ho Chi Minh City but grew up in the US. Eventually, she returned to Vietnam in order to pursue her acting career, starring in some of the highest grossing movies of all times, including “Jailbait” and “Blood Moon Party”.
On the occasion of her latest film, “The Last Wife” having been released in the US and Canada by 3388 Films, we speak with her about the role of Linh and what she searches in the role she plays, her cooperation with co-star Thuận Nguyễn and director Victor Vu, her favorite scene in the movie, working in the Vietnamese movie industry and other topics
What drew you to the role of Linh? In general, what are you searching for in the roles you play?
When I read the script, what really interested me about this project was where and when it took place and the female...
On the occasion of her latest film, “The Last Wife” having been released in the US and Canada by 3388 Films, we speak with her about the role of Linh and what she searches in the role she plays, her cooperation with co-star Thuận Nguyễn and director Victor Vu, her favorite scene in the movie, working in the Vietnamese movie industry and other topics
What drew you to the role of Linh? In general, what are you searching for in the roles you play?
When I read the script, what really interested me about this project was where and when it took place and the female...
- 3/19/2024
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
The period drama is the sixth film to reach vnd100 billion ($4m) this year.
Vietnamese period film The Last Wife has passed the vnd100 billion mark at the local box office, making it the sixth film to reach this milestone this year. It is equivalent to approximately $4m.
Directed by US-born Vietnamese filmmaker Victor Vu, the film has been dominating the Vietnamese box office since its opening on November 3. It crossed the $4.09m (vnd100bn) mark on December 8 for distributor Lotte Entertainment.
It also opened in North America through 3388 Films and Australia through VeOnline & Film Viet Tai Uc on December...
Vietnamese period film The Last Wife has passed the vnd100 billion mark at the local box office, making it the sixth film to reach this milestone this year. It is equivalent to approximately $4m.
Directed by US-born Vietnamese filmmaker Victor Vu, the film has been dominating the Vietnamese box office since its opening on November 3. It crossed the $4.09m (vnd100bn) mark on December 8 for distributor Lotte Entertainment.
It also opened in North America through 3388 Films and Australia through VeOnline & Film Viet Tai Uc on December...
- 12/11/2023
- by Silvia Wong
- ScreenDaily
Marking 20 years of filmmaking and 17 films to date from critically-acclaimed director Victor Vu, “The Last Wife” dominated the domestic Vietnam box office its debut weekend and is now the 6th Vietnam film this year to join the elite 100-billion-dollar club.
The Last Wife is currently screening in US and Canada cinemas, courtesy of 3388 Films
Inspired by the novel “The Lake of Vengeance (Hồ Oán Hận)” by author Hồng Thái, “The Last Wife” is set in 19th century Vietnam during the Nguyen Dynasty. Linh, a very beautiful young girl who was forced married to the district governor, Quan Đức Trọng, may have given him a daughter, but not the heir neither she, nor the previous two wives have managed to “come up with”. The pressure on everyone involved piles up, while a chance meeting between Linh and her childhood love, Nhan, unravels a string of unexpected events that dramatically changes her life.
The Last Wife is currently screening in US and Canada cinemas, courtesy of 3388 Films
Inspired by the novel “The Lake of Vengeance (Hồ Oán Hận)” by author Hồng Thái, “The Last Wife” is set in 19th century Vietnam during the Nguyen Dynasty. Linh, a very beautiful young girl who was forced married to the district governor, Quan Đức Trọng, may have given him a daughter, but not the heir neither she, nor the previous two wives have managed to “come up with”. The pressure on everyone involved piles up, while a chance meeting between Linh and her childhood love, Nhan, unravels a string of unexpected events that dramatically changes her life.
- 12/10/2023
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
“From the moment I was born I was destined for darkness” states Bi in the opening voiceover to “Furies”. The Furies were the ancient Greek goddesses of vengeance and so makes for an apt title for this feature that is a loose prequel to the 2019 film “Furie”. This time, star Veronica Ngo takes the directors chair and co stars in a bleak tale of revenge that goes in a different direction to it's predecessor. There has been a trend for villain origin stories but it's rare to see one in East Asian cinema, especially given the character it chooses to focus on. Given how Thang Soi made her living in the original, gaining empathy for such a character could prove a challenge.
After being raped by one of her mother's clients, a young Bi witnesses him attack and kill her. After stabbing him to death, she flees to the city...
After being raped by one of her mother's clients, a young Bi witnesses him attack and kill her. After stabbing him to death, she flees to the city...
- 4/11/2023
- by Ben Stykuc
- AsianMoviePulse
The third feature directed by Vietnamese superstar Ngo Thanh Van — better known to western audiences as actor Veronica Ngo in “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” and “The Old Guard” — lives up to its title with a furious display of female revenge set in the seedy streets of late-’90s Ho Chi Minh City. Despite a routine plot and some abrasive tonal shifts, this tale of a motherly mentor turning three damaged young women into deadly assassins is packed with exciting action and boasts fine performances from four killers bound by blood, bullets and all manner of deadly weapons. Following a series of rowdy screenings in SXSW’s Midnighters section, “Furies” will stream worldwide as the first Vietnamese Netflix original feature on March 23.
A gritty and often brutal action thriller, “Furies” is reminiscent in tone and texture of old-school Hong Kong heroic bloodshed epics and has a dash of the “indestructible...
A gritty and often brutal action thriller, “Furies” is reminiscent in tone and texture of old-school Hong Kong heroic bloodshed epics and has a dash of the “indestructible...
- 3/23/2023
- by Richard Kuipers
- Variety Film + TV
In "Furie," Veronica Ngô stars as an ex-gangster in a desperate situation. "Furies" takes Ngô from in front of the camera and puts her in the director's chair of the action-heavy prequel headed to Netflix. An early 2000s vibe about seedy gangland colorfulness nods to an adrenaline junkie wave that birthed titles such as "Smokin' Aces" or "Shoot 'Em Up," which isn't a complaint. Ngô orchestrates a sleaze-filled yet feminine action brawler that flips the script on once prevalent subgenre gender norms, unfazed — better yet, empowered — by the task. The hyper-intensive style favorably reminds of "Sin City" minus black and white, or even as recently as "Bullet Train," how Saigon becomes drenched in neons like Nicolas Winding Refn's got a hold of lighting rigs.
Ngô also plays Jaqueline, the gracious leader of an underground assassin squad composed of girls who've endured unspeakable abuse under male-dominated societal norms. Bi (played...
Ngô also plays Jaqueline, the gracious leader of an underground assassin squad composed of girls who've endured unspeakable abuse under male-dominated societal norms. Bi (played...
- 3/22/2023
- by Matt Donato
- Slash Film
"Either you end this with me, or run away for the rest of your life." Netflix has revealed the official trailer for Furies, an action movie from Vietnam. This will be premiering at the 2023 SXSW Film Festival in a few weeks before it's streaming on Netflix worldwide at the end of March. Three furious vigilantes unite to take down a sinister crime syndicate that controls the mean streets of '90s Saigon in this prequel to Furie. If you haven't watch the original, it's awesome (on Prime Video). A mysterious woman trains a trio of girls to take revenge on a criminal gang that abuses females. The three warriors risk everything to challenge this corrupt empire. Furie fight choreographer, Samuel Kefi Abrikh, returns again for this. Furies stars Rima Thanh Vy, Thuan Nguyen, Song Luan, Veronica Ngo, and recording artist Toc Tien. On top of spectacular stunt choreography and cinematography...
- 3/2/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Holy hell this year’s SXSW Film Festival really isn’t messing around.
The previous announcement unveiled a stacked horror lineup that includes headiners Evil Dead Rise and opener Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.
In addition, they revealed several prominent horror titles that will premiere as part of the Midnighters program, including the Sundance hit Talk to Me and the surprise sequel to Becky, The Wrath of Becky.
It turns out, the programming team isn’t finished!
SXSW announced another wave of film programming today, including an eighth Midnighter.
“Midnighters don’t need to be exclusively horror films, they just need to perk you up and get your blood pumping,” said Peter Hall, Film & TV Festival Programmer. “That’s why this year’s SXSW Midnighters class is a mix of horror, bone-crunching action, and mind-melting genre hybrids. Some of them introduce new, terrifying lore to the canon of suburban horror movies,...
The previous announcement unveiled a stacked horror lineup that includes headiners Evil Dead Rise and opener Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.
In addition, they revealed several prominent horror titles that will premiere as part of the Midnighters program, including the Sundance hit Talk to Me and the surprise sequel to Becky, The Wrath of Becky.
It turns out, the programming team isn’t finished!
SXSW announced another wave of film programming today, including an eighth Midnighter.
“Midnighters don’t need to be exclusively horror films, they just need to perk you up and get your blood pumping,” said Peter Hall, Film & TV Festival Programmer. “That’s why this year’s SXSW Midnighters class is a mix of horror, bone-crunching action, and mind-melting genre hybrids. Some of them introduce new, terrifying lore to the canon of suburban horror movies,...
- 2/1/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
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