Bi, Don't Be Afraid (2010): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2010, Bi, Don't Be Afraid is a drama film directed by Phan Đăng Di, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. In an old house in Hanoi, Bi, a 6-year-old child lives with his parents, his aunt and their cook. His favorite playgrounds are an ice factory and the wild grass along the river. After being absent for years, his grandfather, seriously ill, reappears and settles at their house. While Bi gets closer to his grandfather, his father tries to avoid any contact with his family. Every night, he gets drunk and goes and see his masseuse, for whom he feels a quiet strong desire. Bi's mother turns a blind eye on it. The aunt, still single, meets a 16-year-old young boy in the bus. Her attraction to him moves her deeply.

Who’s in it. Bi, Don't Be Afraid stars Thanh Minh Phan as Bi, Thi Kieu Trinh Nguyen as The mother, Nguyen Ha Phong as The father and Thuy Hoa as aunt, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Bi, Don't Be Afraid has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bi, Don't Be Afraid page.

If you liked it. Fans of Bi, Don't Be Afraid tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.