HOANGF
Directing
Biography
HOANGF is a filmmaker hailing from Hanoi, Vietnam. Growing up in a city steeped in history and contemplation, he believes that Hanoi's atmosphere played a crucial role in shaping his creativity and storytelling perspective.
Known For
On Christmas Eve, at a small bar, Nam is lost in thought, trying to understand why his relationship with Nhi fell apart. At the same time, Trang is rushing around, searching for a drunken man who mistakenly took her coat. Inside the coat lies a precious keepsake tied to her and her lover. Nam decides to help Trang retrieve it, and in the process, he gradually uncovers the true reason why Nhi left him.
Running to Christmas
Legend has it that on the day when seven planets align in the universe, the statues in the studio will come to life for exactly 111 minutes. If any statue receives a kiss from a human during that time, it will become human forever. This is a well-known urban legend, though few have ever witnessed it firsthand to confirm its truth. After decades of waiting, that day has finally arrived. Tonight, the seven planets will align. And we shall see whether the legend of statues turning into humans is real or just a myth.