Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell

“Critic’s Pick…an uncommonly strong feature debut... The film evokes most strongly the work of the Thai director Apichatpong Weerasethakul, though Pham’s voice is entirely his own.”

“Transfixing...makes you feel as if you've been quietly transported to another world.”

“Astonishing...This is faith as cinematic form: in every shot, Pham compels us to dwell in the space just beyond what we see, or what we believe.”

“Critic’s Pick! A spellbinding tale of the soul’s unfathomable desire for the other-worldly. Pham has certainly found his own divine calling with filmmaking.”

“Exquisite… casts an unshakeable spell. Invites comparisons to such titans as Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Tsai Ming-liang and even Theo Angelopoulos, without feeling derivative of any.”

“Truly astounding... A formally exquisite examination of loss, faith, family, and connection, it's the year’s first masterpiece, and a must-see for anyone interested in more than just blockbuster fare.” 

“Provocative, absorbing and mysterious. Defined by visual splendor and a complex questioning of faith.”

“Astounding… simply magnificent to behold...Bursting with discoveries that remind us of how simultaneously small and essential all of us are in the vastness of the world”

“Offers transcendental expression… [with] a magnetic power.”

“Extraordinary… stunning. A film so accomplished that it beggars belief this is a debut feature. Heralds a bold, accomplished new voice in Asian cinema, someone we are sure to encounter again on the biggest stages of the world.”

“Mesmerizing… an instant masterpiece. There’s a healthy dose of Apichatpong Weerasethakul, a spoonful of Bi Gan, and even a few drops of Tsai Ming-liang.”