Trading Happiness (2020)
The indebted Nghi is in desperate straits after her daughter Phuong flees from her arranged wedding.
The Vietnamese Nghi has a bad feeling as she sees the foreign Chinese groom for the first time on the day of her daughter’s wedding. Nghi and Phuong decided that the 17 years old should get married to relieve the family of their debts. But then, the bride disappears after the ceremony and the mother faces the decision what she is ready to give for her family's happiness.
Director: Duc Ngo Ngoc
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 25 min
Release Date: January 21, 2020
Cast
- Như Quỳnh - Nghi
- Trần Thiên Tú - Phuong
Screenplay
Music: Johann Niegl, Franziska May
Cinematography: Meret Madörin
Editing: Katja Nguyen Thanh, Laura Espinel
Production: ever rolling films, Filmuniversität Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF
Country: Germany, Vietnam
Language: 普通话, Tiếng Việt
Original Language: vi
Themes
Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
arranged marriage, poverty, women's rights
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Trading Happiness about?
- The Vietnamese Nghi has a bad feeling as she sees the foreign Chinese groom for the first time on the day of her daughter’s wedding. Nghi and Phuong decided that the 17 years old should get married to relieve the family of their debts. But then, the bride disappears after the ceremony and the mother faces the decision what she is ready to give for her family's happiness.
- Who directed Trading Happiness?
- Trading Happiness was directed by Duc Ngo Ngoc.
- Who stars in Trading Happiness?
- Trading Happiness stars Như Quỳnh, Trần Thiên Tú.
- How long is Trading Happiness?
- Trading Happiness has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
- What genre is Trading Happiness?
- Trading Happiness is a Drama film.
- Where was Trading Happiness produced?
- Trading Happiness was produced in Germany, Vietnam.
- What are the themes of Trading Happiness?
- The themes of Trading Happiness include: Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Social Commentary and Reflection.