‘Daydreamers’ Exclusive Clip: Get a Look At One of Vietnam’s First Vampire Films
Coming soon from Dark Star Pictures is the groundbreaking Vietnamese vampire film, Daydreamers, directed by Timothy Linh Bui (Three Seasons). Daydreamers is one of the first vampire films ever to emerge from Vietnam, marking a crucial milestone for the country’s genre cinema. In honor of its upcoming release, we have an exclusive clip from the film featuring a vicious vampire attack.
But first, read the film’s full synopsis:
Nhat is a young vampire raised in a secluded river community that suppresses its thirst for human blood in hopes of regaining lost humanity. When his long-lost brother Marco returns with stories of vampires thriving in the big city amongst humans, Nhat is drawn into a dangerous world that tests his loyalty, beliefs, and survival. His fate takes a turn when he meets Ha, a rebellious schoolgirl who uncovers his secret, forcing Nhat to break vampire law in an act of forbidden protection. As Trieu, a ruthless vampire queen, orders their execution, the city erupts into chaos, setting the stage for a final battle between brothers—one embracing the monster within, the other fighting to hold onto his last shred of humanity.
Now, watch our exclusive clip:
Daydreamers was nominated for six awards at the prestigious Vietnamese 2025 Ngoi Sao Xanh (New Face of the Year) Awards, where it won Best Director, Best New Talent (Tran Ngoc Vang), and Best Production Design.
“I wanted to tell a story about people who live within the shadows of a modern city,” Bui said. “I was inspired by the Vietnamese riverboat communities, who have been there for decades and are overlooked by those around them. As the ultimate outsiders, vampires are the perfect vehicle to explore that world. They exist in secrecy, live on the margins, and are defined by their need to remain hidden.”
Vietnamese superstar Chi Pu stars in the film with Trinh Thao, Thuan Nguyen, and Tran Ngoc Vang.
Daydreamers comes to theaters on May 2, 2025, followed by a digital release on all major TVOD platforms on June 3, 2025.
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