Chrysalis

Chrysalis

A child of two worlds, shaped by both.

2026 · 120 min · Adventure, Drama

In war-torn 1970s Vietnam, a resourceful young boy navigates his place in a chaotic world, guided by his grandmother’s wisdom while haunted by memories of his fractured family.

Directed by J. Robert Schulz · Written by Daniel Winn

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