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THE DREAM IS A SNAIL (GIẤC MƠ LÀ ỐC SÊN)

THE DREAM IS A SNAIL (GIẤC MƠ LÀ ỐC SÊN)

Directed by Thien An Nguyen

Fiction – Dark Comedy – 2026 – Vietnam, South Korea – 15′

Synopsis

A struggling young artist takes an odd job as a human racetrack in a senior rejuvenation workshop, only to develop an obsession with the hypnotic sensation of snails gliding across his skin.

Cast

Tuan Anh Le, Duc Manh Nguyen, Phi Dieu Nguyen, Ky Anh Tran

Crew

Director – Thien An Nguyen
Screenplay – Thien An Nguyen, Thao Ly Nguyen Ngoc
Producers – Thao Quiengg Nguyen Doan, Bao Nguyen, Anderson Le
Co-Producers – Chananun Chotrungroj, Kha Bao Tien, Ha Anh Nguyen
Associate Producers – Command+Art, Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City, KAT House
Supported by – CJ Short Filmmaking Support Program in Vietnam organized by CJ Cultural Foundation and CJ CGV Vietnam, L’Institut français du Vietnam
Cinematographer – Chananun Chotrungroj
Production Designer – Ki Nguyen
Editor – Tao Do
Sound Editor – Thanh Long Vu
Costume & Make-Up – Be Lon, Bia Huyen

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