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Vietnamese feature “A Fragile Flower” is heading to Indian theaters following its showcase at the 55th International Film Festival of India (Iffi) in Goa.

The film, directed by Mai Thu Huyen (“Kieu”), screens at Iffi with Huyen and executive producer Jacqueline Nguyen in attendance.

“A Fragile Flower,” notable as the first Vietnamese feature produced entirely in the U.S., follows Thach Thao who possesses not only a captivating voice but also a beauty which enchants all who hear her sing. Thao’s life takes a dramatic turn when she captivates music producer Son with her first performance. Under the mentorship of renowned singer Le Khanh, Thao hones her skills and explodes onto the scene with the song’s release. “A Fragile Flower” is Thao’s story about how she navigates love and fame, faces a life-threatening illness and tests her newfound strength and resolve.

The cast includes Maya, Quoc Cuong,...

IFC Films’ Late Night With The Devil topped the specialty market in its second week, as a Tollywood and a Bollywood film both made the top ten in a rare occurrence. Strong horror and Indian fare have helped buoy the box office since Covid. They continue to fill in the top ten, including this week, which boasts a monstrous hit in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire — but is a neighborhood with fewer overall wide release due to Hollywood strikes.

Scary first: Late Night With The Devil by Australian duo Colin and Cameron Cairnes stars David Dastmalchian, perfection as a late 1970s talk show host whose quest for ratings on a Halloween night broadcast goes nowhere good, unleashing evil into the nation’s living rooms. It grossed $2.2 million on 1,442 screens in week two, for a cume of $6.2 million. The film is in the top ten again, at no. 7.

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