Song — Lang(2018)

Discovering " Song Lang " (2018): A Lyrical Masterpiece Directed by , Song Lang (2018) is a stunning tribute to cải lương (Vietnamese folk opera) and a tender exploration of queer longing set in 1980s Saigon. The film follows an unlikely connection between Dung, a ruthless debt collector, and Linh Phung, a talented opera star. Why You Should Watch It

Watch director Leon Le discuss the film's intimate journey and its poetic exploration of human connections: LAAPFF Review: 'Song Lang' (2018), dir. Leon Le Song Lang(2018)

: Released during the 100th anniversary of cải lương, the film serves as a "love letter" to the traditional art form, weaving its musical rhythms into the narrative. Discovering " Song Lang " (2018): A Lyrical

: Linh Phung’s mentor tells him he will never truly excel at his craft until he understands what it means to be in love—a journey he begins through his bond with Dung. Leon Le : Released during the 100th anniversary

: Critics often compare Leon Le’s aesthetic to the lush, melancholic style of Wong Kar-wai . The film captures a nostalgic, "technicolor" version of 1980s Saigon with meticulous set design.

Watch director Leon Le discuss the film's intimate journey and its poetic exploration of human connections: LAAPFF Review: 'Song Lang' (2018), dir. Leon Le

: Released during the 100th anniversary of cải lương, the film serves as a "love letter" to the traditional art form, weaving its musical rhythms into the narrative.

: Linh Phung’s mentor tells him he will never truly excel at his craft until he understands what it means to be in love—a journey he begins through his bond with Dung.

: Critics often compare Leon Le’s aesthetic to the lush, melancholic style of Wong Kar-wai . The film captures a nostalgic, "technicolor" version of 1980s Saigon with meticulous set design.