Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell

Following a fatal traffic accident in Saigon, a man named Thien takes charge of his five-year-old nephew, Dao, who survived the crash. Thien travels with the boy and the body of his deceased sister-in-law to her rural hometown in Vietnam for her burial. During the journey, Thien searches for his older brother, who disappeared years ago, while confronting his own past and questions of faith.

Written and directed by Pham Thien An, this drama is a co-production between several countries, including Vietnam, France, Spain, the Netherlands, Singapore, and the Netherlands Antilles. The film features Le Phong Vu in the lead role of Thien, alongside Nguyen Thinh as Dao and Nguyen Thi Truc Quynh as Sister Thao. A total of 26 actors are credited in the cast.

The movie has a runtime of 179 minutes. It has been received positively by both viewers and critics. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 6.8/10 based on 2,000 votes, while on TMDB it has a score of 6.4/10 from 59 votes. Film critics have given the movie a higher rating of 8.2/10 based on 54 reviews.