In the quiet plains of Long An, southern Vietnam, an online customer service worker in her late twenties wrestles with her mother’s debt and abandonment, as the dreams of urbanization rise around her, threatening to drown the fading landscape of memory.
From its visually stunning opening credits, which show women dancing through a forest to musical rhythms that sound almost primal, to its quiet, heartbreaking final frame, Mona Fastvold’s historical rendering of the Shaker religious movement is an experience that will stay with me for a long time.
Hulu continues its Summer releases with The Princess. This film follows the princess (yes, she is unnamed) as she attempts to escape her tower, refusing to be wed to a cruel man vying for the throne. Action-packed and snarky, this is a decently fun film if you need a fighting fix.
A high-octane spy thriller where Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR’s clash brings explosive action, stylish direction, and emotional depth. Here’s my take on what makes it a must-watch in the YRF Spy Universe.
For one widowed father and his five kids, an extraordinary gift will change their lives forever.
Remember Caroline from Vampire Diaries? Well, now she’s The Suitcase Killer, allegedly.
Intergenerational friendships and community can be so powerful, and this was a great example.
