Mai Chau

Acting

Mai Chau

Born January 10, 1927 · Vinh, Nghe An , Vietnam

Died May 24, 2025 · aged 98

Merited Artist Mai Châu (January 10, 1927 – May 24, 2025) was a Vietnamese actress. Best known for her portrayals of cold, sinister aristocrats and abusive landlords, she was among the first generation of professional actors at Vietnam Feature Film Studio, and also a prominent figure in 1960s-1970s Vietnamese war cinema.

Known For

IndochineIndochine · 1992
Indochine
7.01992
MovieDramaRomance
In colonial Vietnam, dashing French naval captain Jean-Baptiste, wealthy plantation owner Éliane Devries, and her adopted Vietnamese daughter Camillevare form the three points of a cross-cultural romantic triangle. As the struggle against European imperialism sweeps Indochina, Jean-Baptiste and Camille have to choose sides and Éliane faces the emotionally difficult challenge of raising the child of her daughter and ex-lover.
Coordinates of DeathCoordinates of Death · 1986
Coordinates of Death
5.81986
MovieDramaWar
The story of a group of Soviet sailors aboard the freighter Chelyabinsk who aid their Vietnamese comrades after their ship is sunk during the Vietnam War.
The Best GroomThe Best Groom · 1975
The Best Groom
7.01975
MovieComedyRomance
Life Is Not SimpleLife Is Not Simple · 1980
Life Is Not Simple
1980
MovieDrama
When I Am 20When I Am 20 · 2006
When I Am 20
2006
Movie
WHEN I AM 20 explores the relationship of a teenage couple, in which the girl works as a prostitute to help support her family.
Bi, Don't Be AfraidBi, Don't Be Afraid · 2011
Bi, Don't Be Afraid
5.32011
MovieDrama
In an old house in Hanoi, Bi, a 6-year-old child lives with his parents, his aunt and their cook. His favorite playgrounds are an ice factory and the wild grass along the river. After being absent for years, his grandfather, seriously ill, reappears and settles at their house. While Bi gets closer to his grandfather, his father tries to avoid any contact with his family. Every night, he gets drunk and goes and see his masseuse, for whom he feels a quiet strong desire. Bi's mother turns a blind eye on it. The aunt, still single, meets a 16-year-old young boy in the bus. Her attraction to him moves her deeply.
89th Minute89th Minute · 1982
89th Minute
1982
MovieFamily
A Stormy JourneyA Stormy Journey · 1977
A Stormy Journey
9.01977
MovieDrama
An elderly couple from Vinh and their grandchild takes a coach to Viet Tri The passengers face numerous harassments during the journey, but luckily a youth volunteer and a discharged soldier are determined to help them.

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