When The Tenth Month Comes

In the final days of the war, Duyen faces a daily struggle to take care of her young son and ailing father-in-law, all the while hiding from them the fact that her husband has recently been killed in battle. 1984 feature When The Tenth Month Comes is a vivid portrayal from the point of view of a young Vietnamese widow of the legacy of the Vietnam war, released internationally under the name The Love Doesn’t Come Back.

Screening as part of the Star Nhà Ease: Vietnamese Cinema season, presenting a captivating collection of Vietnamese cinematic treasures. Co-curated by Cường Minh Bá Phạm, Esther Johnson and Tuyết Vân Huỳnh, this season is both a celebration and introduction of Vietnamese cinema to UK audiences.