Vinyan

Vinyan is a 2008 psychological horror film directed by Fabrice Du Welz and starring Emmanuelle Béart and Rufus Sewell. The film follows a couple grieving the loss of their son in the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami who travel to Burma in search of him after seeing a photograph of a child resembling him.

The film explores themes of grief, obsession, and the exploitation of vulnerable populations. "Vinyan" refers to the Burmese word for "spirit" or "soul," alluding to the couple's desperate search for their lost child and the spiritual beliefs surrounding death and reincarnation in Southeast Asian cultures. The film is known for its unsettling atmosphere, ambiguous ending, and critique of Western perspectives on disaster relief and developing nations. It received mixed reviews upon release, with some critics praising its atmospheric direction and performances while others criticized its pacing and lack of narrative clarity.