Viet Nam News
HCM CITY — Young film producer Ly Minh Thang’s latest film project, Mua Viet Tinh Ca (Season of Love Songs), will be released in cinemas on National Day, September 2.
The romantic comedy musical will feature a young singer, played by pop idol Isaac, and his friends, who face challenges as they pursue their dreams.
The 90-minute film stars young singers Suni Ha Linh, Puka and Hoang Phi as the lead characters. Vietnamese-American comic actor Chi Tai is also featured.
“I invited young talents in both music and film to ensure that my production will have quality music,” said the film’s producer Thang.
Thang used music and acting specialists from the HCM City Music Conservatory and HCM City Theatre & Cinematography to train his actors.
Thang spent five years as a director before developing his career as a film producer.
Thang said although he directed two blockbusters, Sai Gon, Anh Yeu Em (Sai Gon, I Love You) in 2016 and Me Chong (Mother-in-Law) in 2017, he has worked hard to challenge himself as a producer.
“I’m now burdened with double tasks in the new job,” the 34-year-old told local media recently. “I have to plan and co-ordinate all aspects like script selecting and writing, directing, editing, and financing. I also have to oversee marketing and distribution.”
Thang became well-known with the comedy Sai Gon Anh Yeu Em, winner of the best feature film, best screenplay and best cinematography at the Golden Kite Awards organised by the Viet Nam Cinematography Association last year.
The film features five couples of different places and backgrounds who choose Sai Gon-HCM City as their home. The culture and lifestyle of the local residents are highlighted throughout the film.
The production starred famous cai luong (reform opera) actress Ngoc Giau, young actress Maya, and young comic actor Huynh Lap who received the award for best supporting actor. It was also distributed in Sydney and Melbourne.
His later works, Ngay Mai Cuoi (Wedding Tomorrow), Lo To (Lottery) and Me Chong, have all attracted audiences. — VNS