Spring Will Come : A Vietnamese GL Short Film Exploring Love, Loss, and Identity
The Vietnamese Girl Love (GL) short film Spring Will Come has officially premiered on YouTube! Starring Amy Lê, Van Anh, and Luu. This is 17-minute production is a must-watch for those who appreciate intimate storytelling and evocative cinematography.
Synopsis Spring Will Come
Spring Will Come is a Story of Love, Loss, and Spiritual Connection. Set in the heart of Saigon, Spring Will Come follows the emotional turmoil of DJ Van Anh and her girlfriend Ly as they struggle to navigate the end of their relationship. Just as their silent tensions reach a breaking point, a mysterious Vietnamese-American woman arrives at their doorstep. She seeks to free the spirit of her long-lost father, who once lived in their apartment. What unfolds is a deeply moving narrative about love, separation, and finding peace in unexpected ways.
Production & Cast
Directed by Sundance Festival award-winner Marion Hoàng Ngọc Hill, Spring Will Come delves into the inner lives of its characters, each confronting their own forms of loss. Hill masterfully explores themes of home, belonging, intimacy, and love, weaving together the struggles of three individuals whose emotional journeys intertwine.
The film brings together a talented team of Saigonese creatives, including Tôn Tôn Bo (who plays DJ Van Anh) and Ly, real-life partners who are also members of Gái Nhảy, a queer collective reshaping Saigon’s underground electronic music and club scene. Their real-life relationship lends an added layer of depth and authenticity to their on-screen portrayal.
Filmed in an apartment located in a vibrant and densely packed neighborhood complex in Saigon’s District 3, the setting serves as a poignant backdrop for the story’s exploration of personal and generational connections.
Why Need Watch ?
Spring Will Come is more than just a short film it is a heartfelt exploration of identity, love, and the bonds that tie us across time and space. With its stunning performances, improvisational authenticity, and deeply personal storytelling, it is an essential watch for those who appreciate cinema that speaks to the soul.
Watch Spring Will Come now on YouTube and experience a journey of love, loss, and self-discovery.
source : https://www.nowness.asia/series/lovesick/spring-will-come
