CLAWS
Synopsis
A close-knit group of friends who have maintained their bond since high school. To commemorate their decade-long friendship, they opt to escape the city and venture into a forest for a refreshing experience. Regrettably, what was intended to be a memorable getaway swiftly transforms into a harrowing ordeal as they encounter a menacing creature lurking in the dark.
Director's biography
Lê Thanh Sơn was born and raised in Vietnam. He graduated as valedictorian from the Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music in 2001 and also graduated top of his class from the Ho Chi Minh City University of Theatre and Cinema in 2004. In 2006, he attended a short-term training program at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles. He is a renowned director known for several successful films, beginning with the martial arts action film Clash (Bẫy Rồng, 2009), a milestone in Vietnamese cinema. In 2017, he gained wide acclaim with the romantic comedy Jailbait (Em Chưa 18), a box office hit that launched several young actors to fame. More recently, he ventured into the survival thriller genre with Claws (Móng Vuốt, 2024), a film praised for its technical and narrative qualities. Lê Thanh Sơn received the Best Director Award at the Golden Kite Awards in 2017 for Jailbait (Em Chưa 18) and again in 2024 for Claws (Móng Vuốt).