Popular film stars light up Autumn Fair 2025

Hundreds of spectators enjoy a special evening meeting and interacting with the casts and crews of three popular Vietnamese films - Red Rain, Hijacked, and The Scent of Phở.

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The meeting, held as part of Autumn Fair 2025 and organised by the Cinema Department under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, fosters a dynamic convergence of Vietnamese culture, arts, and cinema.

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From early on, the stage area is packed with spectators, cheering and waving to welcome famous artists.

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Taking on the lead role in Red Rain, actor Do Nhat Hoang undergoes a striking transformation, portraying an intellectual young man who sets aside his studies to answer the call to arms.

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The artists share insights into the filmmaking process, memorable behind-the-scenes stories, and their emotions as their works are screened free of charge for the public at the fair.

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The two films Red Rain and Hijacked further affirm the strong appeal of Vietnamese cinema, drawing significant attention from audiences and fans alike.

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According to event organisers, screenings are fully booked, offering audiences stirring and poignant portrayals of national spirit. Viewers actively engage with the film crews, raising questions about battlefield reconstruction, aerial combat effects, and the moving depictions of camaraderie forged amid the ravages of war.

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Actor Do Nhat Hoang and Actress Dinh Thuy Ha of Red Rain reunite on stage at the Autumn Fair.

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Actor Hua Vi Van energises the atmosphere of the meeting.

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While the two films stir a sense of national pride, The Scent of Phở touches audiences with its gentle, intimate portrayal of everyday Vietnamese life. In his first-ever big-screen role, artist Xuan Hinh delights viewers with his witty yet heartfelt performance.

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He surprises the audience by performing a verse of Chầu Văn (ceremonial singing) right on stage, joined by the younger cast in a warm, shared moment. The scene moves many to tears, evoking a vivid sense of Vietnamese spirit in the autumn atmosphere of Hanoi.

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During the exchange, artist Xuan Hinh jokingly “borrows some box-office luck” from Red Rain and Hijacked for The Scent of Phở.

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Artist Thanh Huong, who stars in The Scent of Phở alongside Xuan Hinh, expresses her hope that audiences will support the film.

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The exchange concludes with prolonged applause as hundreds of spectators line up for photos and autographs.

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More than an artist - audience encounter, the exchange among the three film crews at Autumn Fair 2025 stands as a testament to the vitality of Vietnamese cinema which is growing ever closer to the public, and winning audiences’ hearts.