The Man with the Wooden Face(2017)

A man makes a living selling lottery ticket despite his disfigured physical appearance.

The Man with the Wooden Face is a Vietnamese drama following Hien Le, a lottery ticket salesman in Vinh Long who navigates daily life with a severe facial deformity, hearing loss, and deteriorating health. Despite his physical challenges and the social stigma they invite, Hien pursues his modest livelihood with quiet determination. The film captures the resilience of an ordinary man working at society's margins, exploring themes of dignity and acceptance in a community that often overlooks those who look different. With an unflinching yet compassionate lens, the film reveals how Hien maintains his humanity and purpose amid hardship, offering a poignant portrait of perseverance in the face of compounding adversity.