DIRECTOR: Phi Tien Son STARRING: Cao Thi Thuy Linh, Doan Quoc Dam, Luc Tran RUNNING TIME: 1 hr 40 minutes LANGUAGE: Vietnamese
The film is set in the winter-spring battle that lasted 60 days and nights from late 1946 to early 1946 in Hanoi. The story follows the militiaman Van Dan and his love story with the piano-loving lady Thuc Huong. When others had evacuated away from the war zone, they decided to defend the capital that had been devastated by bombs and bullets, despite the dangers that awaited them.
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Peach Blossom, Pho and Piano is the latest film from director Phi Tien Son. The film skipped all film festivals and it was released direct to theatres across Vietnam in February 2024. The film won the Silver Lotus at the 23rd Vietnam Film Festival and the Silver Kite at the awards of the Vietnam Film Association.
On September 25th, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ta Quang Dong signed the decision to submit Peach Blossom, Pho and Piano as their film for the 97th Oscars. Director of Cinema Department Vi Kien Thanh said that on August 9th, the agency announced the selection of films to participate in the award. Two other movies were submitted, The Price of Happiness and Flip 7: A Wish and Mai, but Peach Blossom, Pho and Piano was the winner.
The film is produced by Cong ty co phan Phim truyen I.
Peach Blossom, Pho and Piano is a war drama.
To check out all previous submissions for Vietnam, click HERE.