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The presence of Vietnamese celebrities on the red carpet of the film festival, including director Bui Thac Chuyen, producer Tran Thi Bich Ngoc, actors Le Cong Hoang and Quang Tuan, along with actresses Bao Ngoc Doling and Phuong Anh Dao, drew plenty of attention from both the gathered media and the public. The film marks the return of director Bui Thac Chuyen following his last film “Lời Nguyền Huyết Ngải” (RH108) a decade ago. “Tro Tàn Rực Rỡ” (Glorious Ashes) represents the first Vietnamese film to participate in the Main Section category of the 35th TIFF that is taking place from October 24 to November 2. It will compete against other 14 nominees selected from 107 countries and territories globally, including big hits such as “Ashkal” of France, “By the Window” of Japan, and “Egoist” of Sweden. Based on a novel by renowned Vietnamese writer Nguyen Ngoc Tu, Glorious Ashes showcases the relationships between three women and their partners in a southern seas...

Con Dao is an archipelago of 16 islands with a total area of 76 square kilometers, located in Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province, some 185 kilometers from Vung Tau City. The terrain on Con Dao is granite ranges running from the southwest to the northeast, creating a definite geographical advantage and sheltering locals on the island from storms. Con Dao is an ideal destination for people who want natural beauty with a touch of history. Over the years, it has retained its pristine and gentle natural beauty, making it among the “10 most attractive islands on the planet”. Thanks to its charm and inherent mystery, Con Dao is also known as one of the most mysterious islands on the planet, most popular during autumn. From October to November, Con Dao enters the dry season, the most beautiful and ideal time for tourists to travel there. Visitors can take a trip to the island and visit the beaches in the morning when the sun is bright yellow amid the blue sky. Under the autumn sun, the sea t...