Bi, Don't Be Afraid

2011·Movie
1h 30min
54
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Immersive world, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Family, everyday modern life, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

In an old house in Hanoi, Bi, a 6-year-old child lives with his parents, his aunt and their cook. His favorite playgrounds are an ice factory and the wild grass along the river. After being absent for years, his grandfather, seriously ill, reappears and settles at their house. While Bi gets closer to his grandfather, his father tries to avoid any contact with his family. Every night, he gets drunk and goes and see his masseuse, for whom he feels a quiet strong desire. Bi's mother turns a blind eye on it. The aunt, still single, meets a 16-year-old young boy in the bus. Her attraction to him moves her deeply.
Vietnamese CinemaFamily DramaHidden DesiresChildhood PerspectiveSlow-Burn NarrativeAtmosphericPsychological ExplorationGenerational ConflictObservational

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Is Bi, Don't Be Afraid worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bi, Don't Be Afraid rated?

Sexual content

Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Bi, Don't Be Afraid?

1 h 30 min

Bi, Don't Be Afraid runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is Bi, Don't Be Afraid in?

Vietnamese

It was made in Vietnamese. Produced in Vietnam.

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