“Chrysalis” has secured a theatrical distribution deal in Vietnam through CJ CGV Vietnam, the country’s leading multiplex operator and distributor, with a nationwide release set for Sept. 11.
The film will open locally as “Mãi Nợ Một Lời Tạm Biệt,” rendered in English as “The Farewell I Never Gave.” The international title remains “Chrysalis.”
The deal marks a significant distribution milestone for the U.S.-Vietnam production, which is set in Vietnam and draws on the childhood memories of its subject and executive producer, Sir Daniel K. Winn. “Bringing ‘Chrysalis’ to theaters in Vietnam is deeply personal,” Winn said. “This story grew out of my childhood and the love of my grandmother, and I hope Vietnamese audiences see something of their own families and memories in it.”
Directed by J. Robert Schulz from a screenplay by Andrew Creme, based on a story by Winn, Randall J. Slavin and Schulz, the film stars Kieu Chinh as Bà Nội, the grandmother at the heart of the story, with Winn appearing in the present-day storyline. The cast also includes Uy Nhan, Samuel An, Lan Thy, Le Anh Huy, Tien Pham and Trinh Tu Trung. WS Productions produced.
“This Vietnam release is an important milestone for ‘Chrysalis’ and reflects the collaboration between our U.S. and Vietnamese cast, crew and producing teams,” executive producer Slavin said. “We are proud to bring the film to audiences in the country where its story begins.”
