Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell
dir. Phạm Thiên Ân · 2023
Life is a journey marked by loss and the search for connection, highlighting the importance of family and the rituals that help us cope with grief.
A young boy and his uncle embark on a solemn journey to transport the body of their loved one back to their hometown in rural Vietnam. As they navigate the landscapes of their past and the weight of their shared grief, the film immerses viewers in the quiet beauty of their surroundings and the profound silence that accompanies loss.
After a Vietnamese woman dies in a car crash in Saigon, her brother-in-law and her young son transport her body back to the former’s hometown in rural Vietnam, where they plan to give her a funeral.
Talking points
- the significance of funerary practices in different cultures
- the impact of urbanization on rural life
- the complexities of familial relationships
- the portrayal of grief in cinema
