A released convict returns home to the news of his older brother’s passing and receives the urn containing his ashes. Wandering through a seaside town, he contemplates his next steps in life. Out of nowhere, a strange fairy emerges from a pinwheel, offering unexpected companionship and brightening up his journey with playful antics.
Festival 2026
Miên Man (Elsewhere)
Vietnam, 2024
Directed by
Nguyen Lê Hoàng Phúc
Nguyen Lê Hoàng Phúc
Running time
19 mins
19 mins
Tickets
16 May 2026, 2:00 PM
ICA
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Director Bio
Nguyen Lê Hoàng Phúc is a filmmaker and editor based in Saigon, Vietnam. His work blends humour, sincerity and genre elements to craft films that are both playful and introspective. His directorial films continue his exploration of cinematic form focused on storytelling that is both bold and approachable.