The Building
Originally released in 1999. The Building is a drama film. directed by Việt Linh.
Starring Mai Thành, Đơn Dương, and Minh Trang
Synopsis
On May 1, 1975 with Viet Cong troops march through Saigon celebrating their victory. Tham, caretaker of Victory Hotel, a relatively small establishment in downtown Saigon, nervously observes these celebrations. The owners have fled Saigon and the hotel is to be requisitioned by the new government. Tham wonders what his fate will be under the new regime. The next day he is told that that the hotel is to be transformed into a collective flat for the Viet Cong cadre and their families now entering the city. Tham is not hostile to this but is concerned about his place in the new set up. Will he still have a job? Will he be treated as an enemy?
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 1, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
Language
VI
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- VI
Production Companies
- Fonds Sud Cinéma
- Giai Phong Film Studio
- Agence Intergouvernementale de la Francophonie (AIF-CIREF)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Building about?
On May 1, 1975 with Viet Cong troops march through Saigon celebrating their victory. Tham, caretaker of Victory Hotel, a relatively small establishment in downtown Saigon, nervously observes these ...
Who directed The Building?
The Building was directed by Việt Linh.
How long is The Building?
The Building has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Building released?
The Building was released on April 1, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Building?
The main cast of The Building includes Mai Thành, Đơn Dương, Minh Trang, Hồng Ánh, Quyền Linh.