Chrysalis
A child of two worlds, shaped by both.
2026 · 2h · N/A
Adventure, Drama
Directed by
J. Robert Schulz
Overview
In war-torn 1970s Vietnam, a resourceful young boy navigates his place in a chaotic world, guided by his grandmother’s wisdom while haunted by memories of his fractured family.
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