The Real Sister
Synopsis
The story begins when Mrs. Nhi, the eldest daughter-in-law of the family, decides to gather all four of her late husband's daughters during his death anniversary to announce that she will personally fund the renovation of the old ancestral house before the storm arrives. Although Mrs. Nhi means well and cares deeply for her husband's sisters, her approach is one of dominance and control, expecting everyone to follow her lead. Meanwhile, the other sisters believe they have their own lives and should not be dictated to. When the storm hits that night, the roof of the old house is blown off due to its deteriorated condition. The five women must find ways to survive the storm, and it is during this crisis that they realize that the house is not what needs fixing, but their own hearts and the relationships between them, before everything completely falls apart.
Director's biography
Nguyen Huu Tuan (born 1984, Hanoi) is a prominent figure in contemporary Vietnamese independent cinema. Initially trained as an architect, he transitioned to filmmaking with a strong passion for visual storytelling and character-driven narratives. His debut feature, Of Us and June (2012), which he self-produced, was noted for its intimate exploration of youth and identity. He continued to explore complex human emotions in My Son, Where Are You? (2018), a heartfelt family drama. In 2019, he co-directed Kumanthong, a spiritual horror thriller based on a shocking real-life case that became a box office hit. His most recent work, Impermanent Residents (2024), is a suspenseful mystery-thriller set in an old Saigon apartment, reaffirming his versatility across genres. With a clear cinematic voice and dedication to storytelling grounded in Vietnamese contexts, Nguyen Huu Tuan continues to contribute meaningfully to the growth and evolution of Vietnamese cinema.