KY NAM INN Trailer | TIFF 2025

In the first glimpse of Ky Nam Inn, we are transported to post-war Saigon in a quiet, intimate period piece. A translator in his twenties, navigating the complexities of rebuilding a city and life, meets a gracious older widow in her family’s old inn. Their shared moments—a whispered conversation, a gentle smile—speak of solace amid loss. Director Lê Quán Kỳ Nam (Leon Le) weaves subtle emotional threads, portraying cultural dissonance and unspoken longing in a society on the mend. The trailer’s soft lighting and thoughtful pacing suggest a film rich in atmosphere and emotional nuance.

This delicate tale hails from Vietnam and marks Leon Le’s sophomore feature. Ky Nam Inn will world-premiere in TIFF’s Special Presentations category in September 2025.

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Jonathan P. Moustakas founded The Cinema Group in 2020 during the challenges of the pandemic, after losing the vital ability to find community in theaters and escape through the captivating magic of cinema. Feeling profoundly cut off from the vibrant film community he cherished, he sought to create a welcoming home for dedicated cinema fans while providing engaging, daily curated content that resonates with their passions. Years later, The Cinema Group has blossomed from a small collective of loyal fans into a thriving brand that reaches millions of audiences every month across a diverse array of platforms and mediums.

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