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'Chrysalis' Set for September 11 Vietnam Release
28 Jul
Summary
- Film 'Chrysalis' secures Vietnam distribution via CJ CGV Vietnam.
- Theatrical release date in Vietnam is September 11.
- Kieu Chinh received Screen Excellence Merit Award at Danang Asian Film Festival.

The film 'Chrysalis' is slated for a nationwide theatrical release in Vietnam on September 11, distributed by CJ CGV Vietnam. This release will feature the local title 'Mãi Nợ Một Lời Tạm Biệt,' translating to 'The Farewell I Never Gave,' while retaining 'Chrysalis' as its international name.
This distribution marks a key achievement for the U.S.-Vietnam production, which is set in Vietnam and draws inspiration from the childhood recollections of executive producer Sir Daniel K. Winn. The film's narrative centers on themes of family and memory, with Kieu Chinh portraying the grandmother character, Bà Nội.
'Chrysalis' previously debuted at the 2026 Cannes Film Market and competed at the Danang Asian Film Festival. At the festival, Kieu Chinh was honored with the Screen Excellence Merit Award, acknowledging her nearly seven-decade career. The film is also scheduled for a Beverly Hills engagement in October and a worldwide rollout in November.