Song Lang
 (2018)
Drama, Opera, Queer Themes/Interest
In Collection
#1813
8*
Seen ItYes
(12/12/2020)
850010363462
IMDB   7.9
101 mins Vietnam / Vietnamese
DVD 
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Bao Chau Nguyen Lu Bo / Trieu Da
Lien Binh Phat Dung 'Thunderbolt'
Kim Phuong The Boss
Huu Quoc Khanh Linh
Tu Quyen Thuy Van
Hoang Sang Teacher
Hong Sap Wardrobe
Kim Long Thach The Father
Tu Thanh Lan
Phuoc Tinh Hien
Kieu Trinh Hong Dieu
Doan Minh Tuan Drunken Guest
Ron Vuong Bon
Cat Vy Older Sister
Truong Xuan Sai Ban
Bao Xuyen Younger Sister
Director
Leon Le
Producer Veronica Ngo
Nguyen Nu Nhu Khue
Writer/Composer Leon Le
Minh Ngoc Nguyen
Cinematography Bob Nguyen
Music An Ton That


Set against a gloriously filmed backdrop of the distinctly jaded charm of mid-90s Saigon, the lives of two men intertwine as they are both bound by traditions and honor. One to his mafia family, the other to the traveling troupe that performs elaborate classic operas. Yet they have much more in common than either wants to admit.
Edition Details
Distributor Breaking Glass Pictures
Subtitles English
No. of Discs/Tapes 1
Personal Details
Purchase Date 12/2/2020
Location Personal Library
Store Amazom
Purchase Price $24.89
Condition New
Order Order# 113-4914342-7905043
Tags music, opera
Links +9 Review: QueerGuru (Roger Walker-Dack May 10th, 2019)
+ Review: Hollywood Reporter
Song Lang at Core for Movies
IMDB
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References
IMDb Voters <500
QueerGuru Rating 9
Viewing Priority 3 High

Notes
"In Vietnamese musical culture, the song lang is a percussion instrument used in modern folk opera cai luong. The idea is that its rhythms not only guide the opera, but also the musician, down a moral path in life. The words literally translate to 'two men.'" [Hollywood Reporter]

Stunning visually.
My only complaint is the captions. As is often the case, font is too small and generally hard to read, Doesn't detract too much, though.