The Guardian (2021)

★ 7.3 2h 7m IMDb
Drama Horror Thriller
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A tragedy surrounding a pop star propels her backup singer to fame, but the new star is plagued by supernatural occurrences.

The Guardian

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Cast

Trúc Anh
Trúc Anh as Mai Ly Age 27 · Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Amee
Amee as Huyền
Samuel An
Samuel An as Khánh 洛桑市,瑞士
Trọng Trinh
Trọng Trinh
Thanh Thủy
Thanh Thủy Age 62 · Biên Hòa
Anh Dũng
Anh Dũng
Director Victor Vũ
Cast Trúc Anh, Amee, Salim, Samuel An, Trọng Trinh, Thanh Thủy, Thu Vu, Tran Le Nguyen, Thuy Kieu, Anh Dũng

Audience Reviews

Alunauwie 7/10 Feb 28, 2026
The Guardian explores ambition and moral compromise through the story of a mystical guardian doll that promises success at a terrifying cost. The film builds a strong emotional foundation and delivers a thought-provoking twist, though timeline inconsistencies and a weakened final stretch slightly undercut its impact. Despite its flaws, it remains an atmospheric psychological horror that lingers through its unsettling reflection on desire and consequence.

Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

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