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Cannes’ Un Certain Regard Queer Romance ‘Viet and Nam’ Finds North American Home With Strand Releasing (EXCLUSIVE)
Strand Releasing has acquired North American rights to 'Viet and Nam,' a queer romance which premiered at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.
Directed by Truong Minh Quý, the film tells the passionate love story of two young coal miners who face separation and ultimately make sacrifices to stay together. “’Viet and Nam’ was one of the most mesmerizing films I’ve seen in awhile, romantic, tragic and tender directed with a unique style that embodies the auteurs we cultivate,” said Marcus Hu of Strand Releasing. We are confident that they will be the best ambassadors for Trương Minh Quýt and the film in North America” said Agathe Mauruc of Pyramide International who negotiated the deal with Jon Gerrans of Strand Releasing.
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