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Don't Burn

Đừng đốt

“DON'T BURN! IN THERE IS FIRE ALREADY.”

Synopsis

In the spring of 2005, a mother living in Hanoi receives a diary of her late daughter, a young doctor working at a field hospital during the war. Kept for over thirty years by an American veteran, the diary is an account of her life spanning two years, from April 1968 until her death in June 1970.

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Jakarta International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Dang Nhat Minh
Screenplay & Story
Dang Nhat Minh, Hoa Anh Tran
Original Title
Đừng đốt
Country of Origin
Vietnam
Spoken Languages
English, Vietnamese
Runtime
1h 40m
Production Studios
Phương Nam Phim

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Dang Nhat Minh

Screenplay & Story

Dang Nhat Minh, Hoa Anh Tran

Director of Photography

Vũ Đức Tùng, Lý Thái Dũng, Richard Connors

Department Leadership Roster

Dang Nhat Minh

Dang Nhat Minh

Director

Dang Nhat Minh

Dang Nhat Minh

Writer

Vũ Đức Tùng

Vũ Đức Tùng

Director of Photography

Lý Thái Dũng

Lý Thái Dũng

Director of Photography

Richard Connors

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Don't Burn.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Don't Burn

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Don't Burn about?

In the spring of 2005, a mother living in Hanoi receives a diary of her late daughter, a young doctor working at a field hospital during the war. Kept for over thirty years by an American veteran, the diary is an account of her life spanning two years, from April 1968 until her death in June 1970.

Who directed Don't Burn?

Don't Burn was directed by Dang Nhat Minh.

Who stars in Don't Burn?

The principal cast of Don't Burn includes Minh Huong, Michael Jarmus, Diễm Lộc, Patrick T. McGowan, Matthews Korchs.

When was Don't Burn released and how long is it?

Don't Burn was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.