Ky Nam Inn (Quán Kỳ Nam): A Story of Connection and Change
📅 June 6, 2026 | 7:00 PM
🎥 Narrative Feature | Texas Premiere
🌏 Language: Vietnamese | Runtime: 140 mins
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton Westchase
📍 10609 Westpark Dr, Houston, TX
HAAPIFEST 2026 presents Ky Nam Inn (Quán Kỳ Nam) — a beautifully crafted story set in post-war Saigon, where love, identity, and quiet resistance unfold in unexpected ways.
🌆 Saigon, 1985 — A City in Transition
In a rapidly changing Vietnam, a young translator is rising through the ranks of the new regime. Tasked with translating The Little Prince, he lives a life shaped by duty, discipline, and quiet ambition.
But everything shifts when he meets Ky Nam — the mysterious, reserved widow living next door.
What begins as a simple encounter evolves into something deeper, more complex, and ultimately transformative.
💫 A Story of Connection and Change
Set against the backdrop of a nation rebuilding itself, Ky Nam Inn explores:
The tension between personal desire and societal expectations
The search for identity in a changing world
The quiet power of human connection
Love that exists beyond words and boundaries
Through poetic storytelling and intimate performances, the film captures the emotional landscape of a generation navigating history, memory, and longing.
🎥 A Distinctive Cinematic Voice
Directed by Leon Le, Ky Nam Inn continues the filmmaker’s exploration of identity, culture, and human connection through a deeply personal lens.
A Vietnamese-American filmmaker, Leon Le first gained international recognition with his short films Dawn and Talking to My Mother, which were showcased at over 100 film festivals worldwide.
His debut feature Song Lang (2018) received global acclaim and won more than 50 awards, establishing him as a powerful voice in contemporary cinema.
With Ky Nam Inn, which premiered in Toronto in 2025, Le brings another layered and visually striking story to the screen — one that lingers long after the credits roll.
🎟️ Join Us
Experience this moving and visually stunning film at HAAPIFEST 2026.
🎟️ Get your tickets now:
www.HAAPIFEST.org
Step into a story where history meets intimacy — and where a single connection can change everything.
🌏 About HAAPIFEST
Founded in 2004 by OCA-Greater Houston, HAAPIFEST was created to celebrate the diversity of AAPI culture, food, and family while supporting AAPI artists and filmmakers.
Today, HAAPIFEST is an immersive, multi-day celebration of film, music, and art — amplifying voices and sharing the untold AAPI experience through edutainment.
This OCA-Greater Houston event is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.