The Brilliant Darkness! is a groundbreaking independent film from Vietnam. Though it was made for a budget of only US$300,000, the production value and riveting storytelling are on par with, and at times exceed, anything else in the industry.
"We believe the power of cinema is and will contribute to awakening and raising the awareness of Vietnamese people about mental illness and domestic abuse, to help open the path of healing." - Nha Uyen
“As a part of @authoritymagazine series about “Filmmakers Making A Social Impact” they had the pleasure of interviewing Aaron Toronto."
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The Brilliant Darkness!, the critically acclaimed dark horse of this year’s Vietnam box office, took home the highest national cinema honors with five Vietnam Golden Kite Awards, including Best Feature Film, Best Screenplay and Best Actress.
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Make no mistake, even with its premise of morbid, criminal syndicate-level of violence, “The Brilliant Darkness” is ultimately a film about family; of being part of one and all the fuckery that could come with it.
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“You won’t be able to be successful in this industry because you aren’t beautiful and we have no money or connections.”
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About Aaron Toronto (director / writer / producer)
Aaron Toronto has worked in the Vietnamese film, television and theatre industries for eighteen years as director, writer, producer and actor.
“creative, real, haunting” – Duyen Dang Vietnam (Charming Vietnam)
“The best Vietnamese film I’ve seen in recent years! The film suffocates the audience with vivid reality” – Pham Thi Diep Giang, poet
'The Brilliant Darkness!' Winner of 5 Vietnam Golden Kite Awards🏆
Best Feature Film, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor
Social Media Impact of 'The Brilliant Darkness!' - It has changed the way the Vietnamese public thinks about and discusses domestic abuse and mental illness (a systemic problem in Vietnam, one study reported fully 2/3rds of children suffer abuse, and it's probably underreported)
Southern California- based film distribution company 3388 Films will present 'for your consideration the comedy/drama Dad, I'm Sorry, Vietnam's official entry in the international feature category for the 2022 Oscars.
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After debuting at the top of the U.S. specialty box office over Memorial Day weekend, family comedy/drama Dad, I’m Sorry (Bo Gia) has now surpassed the $1M mark.
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