The film “Chrysalis” has secured theatrical distribution in Vietnam through CJ CGV Vietnam, the country’s largest multiplex operator and distributor. The nationwide release is scheduled for September 11, with the film opening locally under the title “Mãi Nợ Một Lời Tạm Biệt,” translated as “The Farewell I Never Gave,” while retaining its international title internationally.
Directed by J. Robert Schulz, the production is a U.S.-Vietnam co-production set in Vietnam and draws from the personal experiences of its subject and executive producer, Sir Daniel K. Winn. The cast includes veteran actress Kieu Chinh in the role of Bà Nội, the grandmother central to the narrative, alongside Winn in present-day sequences and supporting performers including Uy Nhan, Samuel An, Lan Thy, Le Anh Huy, Tien Pham and Trinh Tu Trung. The screenplay was written by Andrew Creme based on a story by Winn, Randall J. Slavin and Schulz, with production handled by WS Productions.
Prior to its Vietnam theatrical run, the film made its market debut at the 2026 Cannes Film Market before competing in the Asian Competition at the fourth edition of the Danang Asian Film Festival, where it was among 13 selected films. During the festival, Kieu Chinh received the Screen Excellence Merit Award in recognition of her decades-long career spanning nearly seven decades and over 100 roles.
The Vietnam release represents one phase of the film’s broader international distribution strategy. Additional planned releases include a Beverly Hills engagement scheduled for October and a worldwide rollout anticipated for November.
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