THE DREAM IS A SNAIL (GIẤC MƠ LÀ ỐC SÊN)
directed by Thien An Nguyen
THE DREAM IS A SNAIL (GIẤC MƠ LÀ ỐC SÊN)
directed by Thien An Nguyen
Fiction – Dark Comedy – 2026 – Vietnam, South Korea – 15′
SYNOPSIS
A struggling young artist takes an odd job as a human racetrack in a senior rejuvenation workshop, only to develop an obsession with the hypnotic sensation of snails gliding across his skin.
Supported by – CJ Short Filmmaking Support Program in Vietnam organized by CJ Cultural Foundation and CJ CGV Vietnam
CAST
Tuan Anh Le, Duc Manh Nguyen, Phi Dieu Nguyen, Ky Anh Tran
CREW
Director – Thien An Nguyen
Screenplay – Thien An Nguyen, Ly Nguyen
Producers – Thao Quiengg, Bao Nguyen, Anderson Le
Co-Producers – Chananun Chotrungroj, Kha Bao Tien, Ha Anh Nguyen
Associate Producers – Command+Art, Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City, KAT House
Cinematographer – Chananun Chotrungroj
Production Designer – Ki Nguyen
Editor – Tao Do
Sound Editor – Thanh Long Vu
Costume – Be Lon
Make-Up – Bia Huyen
FESTIVAL SELECTION
Cannes Film Festival 2026 - World Premiere - Short films in Competition
São Paulo International Short Film Festival - Curta Kinoforum 2026 - South America Premiere
Curtas Vila do Conde 2026 - Midnight Madness
Toronto International Film Festival - Short Cuts
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