Top 10 Best Movies Featuring Actress Phương Anh Đào

Invisible Evidence tells the story of a girl named Thu who, during a rainy day, accidentally boards the wrong car of a twisted man and finds herself in the crosshairs of a serial killer. Fortunately, she manages to escape. Rated 18+ with a thrilling mix of suspense and horror, this film excels as a gripping detective thriller, enhanced by its vivid audio and visual quality. The sound of footsteps, raindrops, street vendors, and phone calls in dimly lit scenes create a tense atmosphere that pulls the audience deep into the suspense.

Throughout the movie, viewers experience a range of emotions. First, there's the strength of those who face physical challenges but refuse to give up, instead growing more resilient, responsible, and admirable. Simple lines or small actions can shift the audience's feelings from sympathy to respect for Thu. Second, there's the admiration for Hòa's unwavering faith in his younger colleagues. Hòa is not only a skilled police officer but also one with a deep sense of responsibility, embodying the noble traits of those who risk their lives to protect society.

Third, the movie generates a sense of revulsion towards the twisted criminal, whose warped psychology hides behind a charming exterior, deceiving others. His disturbing scenes make the audience feel cold to the bone. Characters like him symbolize the decay of society, and he deserves no less than to be removed from the world to prevent others from falling victim to his cruelty.

Fourth, there's the warm affection shared by the lonely, as strangers come together to protect one another without fear for their own safety. Finally, the heart-wrenching pain of losing a close friend, as seen in Ben’s sacrifice, moves the audience to admiration and pride.

DETAILS:

Director: Trịnh Đình Lê

Cast: Phương Anh Đào, Quang Tuấn, Ái Phương, Otis, Anh Tú, ...

Duration: 90 minutes

Release Year: 2022

IMDb Rating: 6

Saigon in the Rain explores the story of young people who leave their hometowns to make a living in Saigon, focusing on Vũ, a Hanoi native who loves Indie music and undergoes emotional growth after facing numerous setbacks. The film follows his serendipitous encounters with Mây, a mysterious and ambitious woman. Though they come from different worlds, Vũ and Mây find common ground in their shared sense of loneliness and the desire to find their place in the bustling city of Saigon.

In the whirlwind of first love, Vũ and Mây embrace each other's imperfections and support each other’s dreams. The bougainvillea plant they nurture together symbolizes both their love and their individual career aspirations. When the plant withers, it mirrors the fading of their youthful love, unable to withstand the pressures of money and city life.

Saigon is not just a place for love; it's where immigrants come to work, survive, and establish their worth. The film dedicates significant time to Vũ's pursuit of his musical passion with his band, as well as Mây’s lifelong dream of becoming a fashion designer. The journey is full of challenges as Vũ's bandmates face setbacks, but they learn valuable lessons that help them mature. Similarly, Mây, a resilient girl from central Vietnam, refuses to accept fate, tirelessly juggling various jobs while dreaming of attending a professional fashion design school to improve her life.

DETAILS:

Director: Lê Minh Hoàng

Cast: Phương Anh Đào, Avin Lu, Hồ Anh Thu, ...

Duration: 104 minutes

Release Year: 2020

IMDb Rating: 6.9

Short Stories tells the tale of the love between An and Phát, childhood friends who were inseparable until life pulled them apart when An’s family moved away. The plot echoes the song 'Có Chàng Trai Viết Lên Cây.' As adults, An and Phát reconnect in a very different world. An is now a mother and wife, but her husband's family forces her into a career as a lounge singer, where she faces the harsh realities of her life, including unwanted advances from men. Phát, meanwhile, has become a man with no family, finding refuge in an ancient temple.

After moments of fleeting romance, An and Phát realize that their youthful days are gone and can never be reclaimed. Now, they must confront the challenges that come with adulthood. The film is woven together by five songs from Phan Mạnh Quỳnh, which serve as the emotional backbone of the story, particularly the two main songs, 'Có Chàng Trai Viết Lên Cây' and 'Xuân Thì,' which evoke deep emotions and memories for the audience.

DETAILS:

Director: Cao Trung Hiếu

Cast: Phương Anh Đào, Võ Điền Gia Huy, Liên Bỉnh Phát, ...

Duration: 90 minutes

Release Year: 2019

IMDb Rating: 5

Cha Ma is a film that tells the story of Nhi, a poor student with no family, dreaming of attending a music school. She works part-time while studying to support herself but struggles to even pay rent for her shared apartment, often carrying her belongings in a simple bag instead of a suitcase. One day, a strange woman named Thanh hires her to babysit for her family, and that’s when strange events begin to unfold. Nhi starts receiving mysterious messages and sensitive photos taken with her own phone. With no one to turn to, she reaches out to her music teacher for help, but he never responds.

The film is not a typical horror story that leaves the audience terrified, but it does pack a punch. Everything comes together in the final moments, unveiling the mystery. 'Cha Ma' is not just about ghostly hauntings but a journey into the realm of restless spirits and the afterlife.

The movie concludes with a haunting version of the song 'Đi về nơi xa,' which encapsulates the sorrow and regret associated with the connection between the living and the dead that the film seeks to convey.

DETAILS:

Director: Nguyễn Bá Vũ

Cast: Phương Anh Đào, Đan Trường, Ngọc Duyên, ...

Release Year: 2019

Duration: 87 minutes

IMDb Rating: 6.2

My Husband's Lover is a hilarious film that follows the lives of two characters, Hùng and Mai. Mai is a beautiful, strong, and wealthy woman who leads a busy life, juggling work at her company and facing constant challenges from her male colleagues. She’s so overwhelmed that she doesn’t even have time to care for her pet dog, and her home is in disarray. The modern, stylish woman doesn’t need any financial support from men, but she longs for a 'husband' who can take care of the household chores and be a reliable support while she pursues her career.

Hùng, on the other hand, is a clueless guy who spends most of his time in his family’s old bookstore, taking care of his younger sister, Ngọc. When Ngọc, who is looking for extra work, is hired by Mai to clean and look after the house and dog, she struggles with the workload. Desperate, she asks Hùng for help, and he reluctantly agrees to impersonate her as the housekeeper. Mai, always too busy to meet her housekeeper, remains unaware of the switch, and the busy, demanding work environment starts revealing hidden aspects of everyone involved.

DETAILS:

Director: Charlie Nguyễn

Cast: Phương Anh Đào, Thái Hòa, Hứa Văn Vĩ, ...

Duration: 120 minutes

Release Year: 2018

IMDb Rating: 7.2

The Rainy Sister follows the story of Ha Vy, a high school girl nearing the end of her school years. The male protagonist, Minh Vu, is a student teacher assigned to teach physics to Ha Vy’s class. Little does Minh Vu know, his life has already intersected with Ha Vy’s before their official meeting. Ha Vy catches his attention, not because of her beauty, but because she reminds him of a younger sister he once had.

Ha Vy is captivated by Minh Vu's good looks and his charming dimples. Though she has strong support from her friends Khánh Chi, Mạnh Hiếu, and Duy Hùng, she faces competition from her teacher, Ly, who is also Minh Vu's childhood friend and fellow intern. On top of this, Ha Vy's mother and the school strongly oppose their relationship, even though nothing has transpired between them. Yet, Ha Vy remains the teacher’s 'rainy sister' for now.

The film’s school atmosphere is set in the 2000s, but the director relies heavily on familiar nostalgic tropes—music idols, old-school teen magazines, and iconic radio shows like 'Làn sóng xanh'—elements that have been overused in past school-themed films, making them feel somewhat clichéd to the audience.

DETAILS:

Director: Kawwaii Tuấn

Cast: Mai Tài Phến, Phương Anh Đào, Lê Thùy Linh, ...

Duration: 102 minutes

Release Year: 2018

IMDb Rating: 5.3

Eyes Closed, Seeing Summer tells the story of a young woman who travels alone to the town of Higashikawa in Hokkaido, Japan, to search for her father who mysteriously disappeared. Upon arriving in this snow-covered land during summer, Ha is immediately struck by a deep sadness. However, instead of succumbing to grief, she befriends a group of photography enthusiasts led by a local boy named Akira. Together, they explore the places her father once visited. Throughout their journey, despite language and personality differences, Ha and Akira begin to develop feelings for each other.

The film weaves multiple smaller stories, delving into various relationships among the characters. The love depicted in the movie transcends simple romantic love between Ha and Akira; it also explores the father-daughter bond between Ha and her father, Akira's secret attachment to someone he's trying to forget, and the unspoken yet deep feelings that grow between Ha and Akira.

Eyes Closed, Seeing Summer also raises questions about trust, responsibility, and the hidden burdens each character carries. Many of them harbor painful secrets they try to conceal rather than confront, justifying their flawed choices instead of facing the truth.

DETAILS:

Director: Cao Thúy Nhi

Cast: Phương Anh Đào, Takafumi Akutsu

Duration: 98 minutes

Release Year: 2018

IMDb Rating: 6

Mai is a 2024 Vietnamese film blending comedy, romance, and drama. Directed and co-produced by Trấn Thành, this marks his third feature film after Bố Già and Nhà Bà Nữ.

Mai is a young woman born into a troubled family, with a gambling-addicted father. At the height of her youth, she endures an unimaginable tragedy that forces her to do anything necessary to survive in the glittering city. Fate pushes Mai into becoming a massage therapist, but unlike her colleagues, she 'sells her skill, not her body.' Despite this, she faces harsh judgment, often seen as no more than a prostitute. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she meets Dương, her neighbor. Unlike Mai, Dương is a privileged young man, living a carefree life and seeking inspiration for his artistic pursuits. He is a womanizer, and he initially targets Mai as part of a bet with his friend.

Mai is different from all the women Dương has known. She does not chase after his affection but wants him to stay as far away from her as possible. She claims to be emotionally numb to men and is only focused on making money. Initially, Dương sees Mai as just another challenge, but the more he interacts with her, the more he falls for her. Eventually, he offers her his sincere love, hoping to be with her for life. However, due to their vastly different backgrounds, Mai remains afraid. She views happiness as something unreachable, a distant tomorrow that will never come. Her heart is too scarred to bear any more pain.

DETAILS:

Director: Trấn Thành
Cast: Phương Anh Đào, Tuấn Trần, Trấn Thành, Ngọc Giàu, Khả Như, Uyển Ân
Duration: 131 minutes
Release Year: 2024

The Glowing Ashes is a film that portrays the life on the river, focusing on the love and pain of three women with the men they love. Set in Thơm Rơm, a poor coastal village in Cà Mau, the film draws on the cinematic and cultural elements of the riverine countryside in the Mekong Delta. The story revolves around three women, each experiencing an unusual love life, telling how they love and struggle to hold onto their men. Their tales are a contrast between the turbulent emotions beneath the surface and the calm pride that marks the land they live in.

There are no dramatic psychological twists; the narrative unfolds gently, like a traveler visiting a distant, serene waterway. The story is recounted by a neighboring woman, a life adrift in the poverty-stricken village. It flows like a quiet stream, yet beneath it all are the longings and silent desires for happiness of a wandering soul. This yearning flickers like a fire, consuming the heart. Yet, the coldness and melancholy creep in, filling the spaces between those standing on the sidelines of the story, making us feel as though we have fallen into a quiet moment within that disordered world.

Amidst the vague despair, in the calm yet sorrowful expressions, in a heart that is cold but still longing for love, a woman lets out a cry that tears the soul. 'Look at me. Look into my eyes, my lips, see my body as you did when you first had me in your life.'

The Faceless Killer is a thriller about a young, beautiful, and successful surgeon who is being relentlessly pursued by a faceless killer in her dreams. Despite having a perfect life on the outside – wealth, a happy marriage, and a thriving career – her reality is scarred by the trauma of betrayal, harassment, and even assault. These painful experiences, deeply ingrained in her past, continue to haunt her in ways no one could imagine.

In the face of aggressive men who objectify and violate her, the protagonist sometimes loses herself, retreating into silence as if her personal tragedies never occurred. The narrative of the killer’s pursuit, however, is overshadowed by the deeper, more compelling story of her haunted past. Regrettably, this crucial storyline is underdeveloped.

The way Phương Anh uncovers the true identities of those around her is told rather shallowly. Though the character is trapped in her misery for so long, her eventual escape feels overly simplistic. While viewers may sympathize with her heartbreaking journey, the film’s resolution is likely to leave them disappointed.