‘Viet and Nam’ Review: A Dreamy Portrait of Queer Love and Historical Haunting
At the outset of Viet and Nam, directed by Truong Minh Quy, a slender figure moves from one part of the screen to another, giving off an ethereal feel as if it’s a ghost or an unreal presence navigating through the encompassing darkness. Scattered white specks resemble stars in the night sky, floating about him in the dark void. But when the piercing ring of a bell disrupts this dreamlike atmosphere, we transition to a more tangible setting: Two individuals hastily fasten their shirts and resume their tasks.