Elsewhere

In this non-dialogue tale, taking place along the coast of Vietnam, a mermaid is rescued from the fish market by a fisherman. As the hero carries her back to the ocean, they are joined by two jolly seahorses. Upon her wake at the beach, the mermaid performs a sensual dance. But her joy is cut short: the waves have other plans.

When a burglary takes an awkward turn, a young thief encounters an old man seeking a fatal reunion with his wife. Following the perspective of the thief, we witness his journey of emotions: from getting caught up in an absurd situation to growing a kin-like bond to the old man before fulfilling his final wish. Through this implausible journey, love unfolds with genuine simplicity and a bittersweet ending.

In the depths of the underground coal mines, where danger awaits and darkness prevails, Nam and Việt, both young miners, cherish fleeting moments, knowing that one of them will soon leave for a new life across the sea.

Mo navigates rush hour traffic to dodge an unwanted call. When she meets Vicky by the side of the street with her broken motorbike, a visceral chance encounter unfolds between the two young queer women on the loud streets of Saigon.

A Vietnamese filmmaker contemplates ways to surpass new regulations that prohibit scenes of smoking cigarettes. Meanwhile, his best friend tries to quit smoking. A tale of tender brotherhood against baffling ironies of life that keep those cigs burning.

When Van was healthy, she grew flowers in the garden and led a happy life, but now she has only a few months left to live. Since she doesn′t even have the strength to hold a pen, she records the last words for her daughters with voice messages on a cell phone. In the meantime, family’s debts are increasing due to Van’s medical expenses and the family’s living expenses, Van’s husband tries to clear the debt by trading his kidney, and Van’s heart sinks when she finds out about it.