The first reburial custom on the big screen

The film "Mo Mo" marks the first time the exhumation ritual (grave moving and digging) - an ancient spiritual custom of the Vietnamese people - is recreated on the big screen, released in time for Halloween 2025.

Teaser trailer for the movie Grave Reform

The newly released teaser trailer has revealed a dramatic story revolving around karma passed down through generations. Disasters continuously befall Mr. Quang’s (Hoang Phuc) extended family, from unexpected accidents, bad omens, to strange dreams and a haunting feeling of being “watched”.

In the confusion, fear enveloped each member, making everyone gradually believe that this was the result of the family's overdue grave reburial.

The grave-renovation ritual was realistically recreated on film for the first time. Photo: Producer

Ms. Tu (Kieu Trinh) believes that this is a "reprimand" from her grandparents because the family has neglected to take care of the graves, so she is determined to convince her siblings to carry out the exhumation ceremony. Despite the fierce conflicts, the whole family returns to their hometown to perform the ceremony and from there faces a series of strange events and terrifying buried secrets.

The message of “karma passed down from generation to generation” becomes the thread that runs through and connects each detail. Grave reclamation is not just a reenactment of a custom, but a journey to find an answer to pain, disaster and unresolved memories. And the question of whether it is all a warning or just superstition haunts and overshadows the entire journey of the characters.

"Woodbean eggs" appear in the teaser of the movie "Grave Reform". Photo: Producer

In the teaser, the “chopstick egg” ritual (an egg balanced on a small chopstick) is a way to connect with the underworld to ask for consent, which creates a mysterious and “chilling” atmosphere.

The film brings together a cast of young and potential actors such as: Rima Thanh Vy, Thien An, Avin Lu, Lam Thanh Nha... In addition, the remaining pieces of the Do family also gather impressive names such as: Hoang Phuc, Kieu Trinh, Kim Long, Hoang Meo, Ly Hong An, Kim Hai.

Directed by director Thang Vu, the film also features the participation of Mr. Kim Young Min - the producer of the Korean horror blockbuster Tomb Raider .

The crew consulted many experts and researchers before making the film. Photo: Producer

To ensure authenticity, the team also consulted many cultural experts, folk researchers and people who directly participated in the reburial.

The film is scheduled to be released on October 24.

HAI DUY

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/phong-tuc-cai-tang-lan-dau-len-man-anh-rong-post812386.html