First Morning
First Morning
2003, Vietnamese. Directed by Victor Vũ.
A young man returns home on the threshold of the Lunar New Year and finds himself a stranger within his own family. The cold silence surrounding the disappearance of his younger sister forces him on a quest for answers. Through his search, we are given a glimpse of the family’s fragmented past. From their perilous escape from Vietnam, to their separation, to their struggle with marred relationships, the family continues to endure the tragedies of false expectations.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Vietnamese
- Rated
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- Released
- 11 January 2003
- Original title
- Buổi Sáng Đầu Năm
- Country
- Vietnam
- Written by
- Victor Vũ
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First Morning runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
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Which OTT platform is First Morning on?
First Morning isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 January 2003. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like First Morning?
If you liked First Morning, try Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell, The Young One, The Nest.
Who directed First Morning?
First Morning (2003) was directed by Victor Vũ and stars Kathleen Luong, Catherine Ai, Long Nguyen.