'The Prince of Bac Lieu' leaves theaters, raking in 36 billion VND.

Ly Minh Thang's film concluded its theatrical run after more than a month of release, grossing 36 billion VND.

Labour from Bac Lieu The film will be shown in theaters after January 9th. In recent days, the film has had very few screenings and ticket sales have been minimal. According to statistics from the independent unit Box Office Vietnam, Ly Minh Thang's brainchild has grossed... 36 billion VND after more than 5 weeks since its release. With this achievement, Labour from Bac Lieu It will be among the Vietnamese films that lose money in 2024.

Launched in early December 2024, Prince of Bac Lieu They had a smooth debut with no strong opponents standing in their way. Lynx or many international films such as Moana 2, Laughing Across Borders All other releases have cooled down significantly, paving the way for Ly Minh Thang's brainchild to dominate the box office with an overwhelming number of screenings. At the end of its opening week, Prince of Bac Lieu earn more 17 billion VND .

However, in the following weeks, the film faced difficulties against a new wave of competitors that hit theaters. Having to share a significant portion of the box office market, its earning potential slowed down. Prince of Bac Lieu Consequently, the price dropped sharply.

The film "The Prince of Bac Lieu" received significant investment from the production team in terms of setting and costumes.

Set in the six provinces of Southern Vietnam during the 1930s, Prince of Bac Lieu Follow Ba Hon (Song Luan), the son of Councilor Linh (Thanh Loc) - the first banker in Vietnam. Returning from studying in France, Ba Hon proves himself to the world through many extravagant antics. He squanders money on frivolous pleasures, with the catchphrase: "Wherever the Prince of Bac Lieu goes, joy follows."

After its release, the film sparked much debate surrounding its setting, costumes, and script. Some viewers reacted harshly, criticizing the film for being "overly creative" based on a real historical figure.

In response to viewer reactions, the director stated that he and his team had researched and gathered a lot of material before starting the film. However, the work still had to have creative elements to make it accessible to the audience and not feel alienated. Ly Minh Thang affirmed that he did not slander or add excessive drama, distorting the truth.

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