A national selection council, comprising leading managers, artists, directors, producers, and screenwriters, was convened to discuss and vote on the nominee. After careful consideration, Red Rain received strong recommendations and was selected to represent Vietnam at the world’s most prestigious film awards.

According to the Cinema Department, Vietnam’s participation in the Oscars not only aims to introduce the nation’s cinema to international audiences but also affirms its growing position in the global film industry, fostering cultural exchange and opportunities for collaboration.

Directed by Meritorious Artist Dang Thai Huyen and produced by the People’s Army Cinema, Red Rain is a fictional wartime drama inspired by the 81-day battle at the Quang Tri Ancient Citadel, central Vietnam. Since its release, the film has shattered domestic box office records, drawing 8.1 million viewers and grossing VND710 billion as of September 29, making it the most-watched Vietnamese film of all time.

Vietnam War film Red Rain becomes highest-grossing film of 2025

VOV.VN - Red Rain, a Vietnamese war film, has become the biggest box-office hit in Vietnam in 2025, earning nearly VND350 billion within just 10 days of release.