Bui Thac Chuyen, a renowned filmmaker, took his first breath in the vibrant city of Hanoi, Vietnam, in the year 1968. His illustrious career in the realm of cinema began to unfold in 1991 with the creation of the thought-provoking short film, Eternal Sadness, which garnered widespread acclaim and went on to claim the prestigious Golden Swift Wing Prize at the inaugural National Viet Nam Festival of Short Movies.
As his professional journey progressed, Bui Thac Chuyen's cinematic endeavors continued to bear fruit, culminating in the release of his debut feature film, Living in Fear. This critically acclaimed masterpiece received the esteemed Asian New Talent Prize for Best Film at the 2006 Shanghai International Film Festival, a testament to the director's exceptional skill and artistry.