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A Fragile Flower

Original title: Doa Hoa Mong Manh
  • 2024
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
1.6K
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A Fragile Flower (2024)
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Blossoming Vietnamese songstress with mesmerizing voice and gentle soul experiences resilience and hope amidst personal struggles.Blossoming Vietnamese songstress with mesmerizing voice and gentle soul experiences resilience and hope amidst personal struggles.Blossoming Vietnamese songstress with mesmerizing voice and gentle soul experiences resilience and hope amidst personal struggles.

  • Director
    • Mai Thu Huyen
  • Writer
    • Nhat Ha
  • Stars
    • Mai Thu Huyen
    • Maya
    • Quoc Cuong
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    1.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mai Thu Huyen
    • Writer
      • Nhat Ha
    • Stars
      • Mai Thu Huyen
      • Maya
      • Quoc Cuong
    • 24User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Mai Thu Huyen
    Mai Thu Huyen
    • Yvonne
    Maya
    • Thach Thao
    Quoc Cuong
    • Son
    Trizzie Phuong Trinh
    • Ellie
    Anh Dung
    • Bao Hoang
    Nhat Ha
    • Le Khanh
    Baggio Saetti
    • Ngoc
    Duc Tien Hoang
    Duc Tien Hoang
    • Dang
    • (as Duc Tien)
    Lam Tuyet Trang
    • Van Trang
    Jack BL
    • Bao Hoang right hand man
    Ho Xuan Dao
    • Ca si Xuan Dao
    Kieu Diem
    • Boss Kieu Diem
    Jacqueline Thu Thao
    • Dr. J
    Emily LeTran
    Emily LeTran
    • Doctor Emily
    Thien Son
    • Private investigator
    Han Pham
    • Yvonne Assistant
    Mai Thu Trang
    • Maya
    David Huynh Alexander
    • Cha Xu - Father at Wedding ceremony
    • Director
      • Mai Thu Huyen
    • Writer
      • Nhat Ha
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    1elsa-32137

    Disaster on Screen: Money Down the Drain

    The film's reliance on soft, romantic Vietnamese music and its brief dialogue and runtime undermine A Fragile Flower's potential. Though visually appealing with beautiful locations and costumes, the plot's focus on a singer's clichéd struggle with fame may resonate more with an older demographic. Gorgeous U. S. landscapes and costumes can't save A Fragile Flower from its clichéd narrative about a singer's woes. Its short length and direct dialogue hinder character development, while the predominantly soft, Vietnamese soundtrack narrows its audience appeal. This movie should not have been produced; it's a disservice to the Vietnamese community.
    1yarielizc

    Flop Alert: A Disaster Movie Not Worth the Ticket

    A Fragile Flower's attempt to stand out with its storyline and Vietnamese songs feels overshadowed by its overfamiliar plot of fame and love struggles. Despite beautiful cinematography and costumes, its brevity and simplistic dialogue may leave viewers wanting more depth. Despite its visual appeal and an interesting storyline about a Vietnamese American singer, A Fragile Flower struggles with a predictable plot and limited character exploration due to its short runtime and straightforward dialogue. Its soft, romantic soundtrack may not appeal to all. Creating this movie was a mistake; it dishonors the Vietnamese community.
    1daylen-55544

    Money Misfire: A Disaster Film Disaster

    A Fragile Flower, with its beautiful U. S. settings and detailed costumes, still falls into the trap of a clichéd fame and love narrative. The film's brevity and the predominance of soft, Vietnamese music might not cater to a broad audience, skewing older. The movie's stunning visuals and costumes are undermined by a lackluster plot of a singer's predictable struggle with fame. A Fragile Flower's concise dialogue and short duration limit its emotional impact, with its soft Vietnamese soundtrack appealing to a more niche, older audience. Producing this film was regrettable and reflects poorly on the Vietnamese community.
    10klarakooh

    1st Vietnamese-American movie

    A Fragile Flower differentiated itself from other movies by the storyline. It's a story about a new Vietnamese American singer who struggles with love, fame, luxurious life, and what she must give up to have peace and hopefully happiness .... We have heard "you only live once". Would she regret her choice in the end?!

    This movie captured many beautiful scenery all over the United States. Gorgeous movie costumes. The movie time ran a bit short and dialogues are also short and straight to the point. More than 10 songs were performed in the movie, mostly in Vietnamese, and kind of soft and romantic songs. I want to say that this movie is very "clean". Recommend for the senior generation.
    1HuynhUyenAn

    Dissonant Echoes: A Cinematic Disappointment

    Entering the cinema with high expectations for this film, I found myself deeply disappointed by its execution. The narrative lacks substance, offering little in the way of a coherent plot, and its portrayal of the Vietnamese community strikes a discordant note, failing to capture the essence or complexities of this vibrant culture. The performances further exacerbate the film's shortcomings, resembling actors reciting lines mechanically from a teleprompter rather than delivering authentic emotion. To compound these issues, the soundtrack is utterly jarring, with every piece of music grating on the ears, adding another layer of dismay to an already underwhelming cinematic experience.

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      Quand le Film est Triste
      (Sad Movies Make Me Cry)

      Written by John D. Loudermilk

      French lyrics by Georges Aber and Lucien Morisse

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    • Release date
      • March 29, 2024 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Vietnam
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official English Site
      • Official Website
    • Language
      • Vietnamese
    • Also known as
      • Đóa Hoa Mong Manh
    • Filming locations
      • United States of America
    • Production company
      • Tincom Media
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $140,300
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $83,500
      • Mar 31, 2024
    • Gross worldwide
      • $156,833
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.90:1

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