When the Tenth Month Comes is a heartwrenching story set in war-torn Vietnam. The film follows a young widow named Duyen who struggles to make ends meet while taking care of her young son and her father-in-law.
As the tenth month approaches, Duyen is haunted by the memories of her husband who died in the war. She decides to hire a young man named Hai to pose as her husband's spirit during the annual festival honoring the dead.
However, as Duyen and Hai spend time together, they develop real feelings for each other. This complicates their arrangement and forces Duyen to confront her grief and move on from the past.
When the Tenth Month Comes is a poignant tale of love, loss, and healing in the midst of tragedy. It beautifully captures the struggles of the Vietnamese people during a tumultuous time in their history.