New film to promote the image of Vietnam to international audiences

A new film by director Mai Long that honours the traditional values, sacred family bonds and promotes the beautiful landscapes of Vietnam will be released in the summer of 2023.
New film to promote the image of Vietnam to international audiences ảnh 1A scene in the film Touching Happiness part two. ((Photo courtesy of the film crew)
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - A new film by director MaiLong that honours the traditional values, sacred family bonds and promotes thebeautiful landscapes of Vietnam will be released in the summer of 2023.

It is the third part of the ChamVao Hanh Phuc (Touching Happiness) film project, following the successof the first and second instalments in 2021 and 2022.

According to director Long, if part one and part two of the filmwere produced in the form of web drama, the latter of which was widely screenedin many cinemas across the country, the third part will be producedmethodically and professionally for the cinema version.

The 120-minute film pursues the theme of psycho-emotional humour.It features simple stories that show the struggles between the heart and mind,happiness and suffering, fame and loss, as well as dreams and reality to affirmthe values of happiness, friendship, love and solidarity.

In addition to the actors who impressed viewers in previousseasons such as Tien Quang, Doi Anh Quan, Ho Phong, Quach Thu Phuong and TuOanh, the third part of TouchingHappiness is expected to have the appearance of many new actors suchas Nguyen Duy Cuong, Madison Brown (Australia) and some other Korean actorswhose names have not been revealed.

Talking about his decision to become one of the investors of Touching Happiness part three, doctorNguyen Duy Cuong, a specialist in personal development and human potential,revealed that was the second part that moved him to tears.

He said: "This is probably one of the most tear-jerking filmsI've ever seen, and also one in which the audience interacts with the actorsthe most, and it's also the audience's sharing that makes the actors cry themost. These things gave me the idea to become an investor for its third, andpossibly fourth part."

According to director Long, part three will still convey themessage of humanity and evoke various emotions among audiences of all ages.

“Via the film, we wish to honour the good traditional values ofthe nation, the sacred family affection and at the same time, promote thebeauty of the scenic spots and the national culture to friends around theworld," said the director at the launch of the film project.

Designer Quang Huy will tailor aodai (Vietnamese traditional long dress) for actors in the film thatfeature beautiful landscapes of Vietnam.

The film crew also includes screenwriter Hong Phuc, music producerKieu Anh Tuan and Korean directors.

To have beautiful and eye-catching backdrops, the crew chose toshoot many scenes in the country and abroad such as the Republic of Korea,Poland, and Germany.

People's Artist Vuong Duy Bien, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Unionof Literary and Art Associations, added: “The methodical investment inproduction by Vietnamese and international filmmakers and the benefactors wholove culture and art is the direction that promises much success.

"I hope that this film project will be highly anticipated andresonant, conveying many positive messages, contributing to marking Vietnam onthe world cinema map.”/.
VNA

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