Nhu Quynh as Ba Tu

Nhu Quynh was awarded the title “Artist of Excellence” (NSUT) by the Vietnam Ministry of Culture and Information. She started her career over 25 years ago beginning with “Indochine”. Since then, she has been involved in 10 foreign films and countless Vietnamese films and television projects. Recently, she played the mistress in Tran Anh Hung’s “Cyclo” and then starred in his latest film, “Vertical Ray of the Sun.” Filmography (selected) • “The Chinese Botanist’s Daughters” • “Bride of Silence” • “At the Height of Summer” • “Cyclo” • “Indochine” • “We’ll Be Seeing Us Again” Ba Tu - The Character Kieu’s mother is a survivor. Sold as a child, she continually fears for the fate of her daughter, Kieu. She was won by Henry in a card game and although they live in seeming harmony there is no guarantee of her or Kieu’s destiny. Her love for Kieu is expressed in her every action. Ba Tu is greedy for money which she feels will buy her and Kieu’s safety. Her part in the Marriage Bureau is that of the business person. She controls the finances of the feature film although booth the money and the decisions come from Henry. She is enigmatic and it is always hard to know her true feelings and motivations. She is a religious person who uses her prayer beads constantly. This sometimes gives her feelings away.