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Viet and Nam

Directed by Trương Minh Quý · 2024 ·

Short answer

Is Viet and Nam worth watching?

Yes. Viet and Nam (2024) earns a 77% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (98%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (65%). See the 4 inputs.

77%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

98% Editorial Rating
65% Audience snapshot · excluded
76 Metascore
★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3.4
6.4 IMDb /10
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Runtime
2h 4m
Age rating
NR (US) · R21 (Singapore) · R-18 (Philippines) · 19 (South Korea)
Cast
Phạm Thanh Hải , Đào Duy Bảo Định , Nguyễn Thị Nga , Lê Viết Tụng
Streaming
MUBI
Country
Vietnam
Language
Vietnamese

Also known as Trong lòng đất Viêt and Nam Viet und Nam 비엣과 남 越和南

🏆 1 nomination

Where to watch

  • MUBI

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Where to watch Viet and Nam by country

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India MUBI
Indonesia MUBI
Japan MUBI
Malaysia MUBI
Nigeria MUBI
Pakistan MUBI
Philippines MUBI
South Africa MUBI
South Korea MUBI
Thailand MUBI
Turkey MUBI
United Arab Emirates MUBI
United Kingdom MUBI
United States MUBI

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (98/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (65%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (76/100).
  • Celluloid Score 77% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded romance pick
  • Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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    Is Viet and Nam worth watching?

    Yes — Viet and Nam earns a 77% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded romance pick. Read our full review (4.7/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    Shot with a hazy, dreamlike stillness far removed from the darkness of its underground coal-mine setting, this unhurried romance lets tenderness accumulate in silences rather than dialogue, leaving a lingering, wistful ache.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics (98%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (65%).

    What is Viet and Nam about?

    In the depths of the underground coal mines, where danger awaits and darkness prevails, Nam and Việt, both young miners, cherish fleeting moments, knowing that...

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English Viet and Nam

    Viet and Nam (2024) Review: Tenderness Underground

    Viet and Nam is Trương Minh Quý's hushed Vietnamese romance between two young coal miners, a dreamlike film in which love lives in glances and silence.

    Yes. It is a haunting, beautifully made queer romance for viewers who love slow, contemplative cinema; anyone who needs brisk storytelling should look elsewhere.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    Viet and Nam: frequently asked questions

    Is Viet and Nam worth watching?

    Yes. Viet and Nam (2024) has a Celluloid Score of 77%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Viet and Nam?

    In the United States, Viet and Nam streams on MUBI with a subscription, and you can rent it from Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home or buy it from Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home. Elsewhere: MUBI in India; MUBI in Indonesia; MUBI in Japan; MUBI in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Viet and Nam?

    Viet and Nam runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).

    What is Viet and Nam rated?

    Viet and Nam is rated NR in the United States, R21 in Singapore, R-18 in the Philippines and 19 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Viet and Nam?

    Viet and Nam is directed by Trương Minh Quý and stars Phạm Thanh Hải, Đào Duy Bảo Định, Nguyễn Thị Nga, Lê Viết Tụng.

    What is the Metascore for Viet and Nam?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Viet and Nam is 76 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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