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.