On the night of September 28, 2025, the Department of Performing Arts - People's Artist Xuan Bac stirred up the online community when he shared an emotional meeting with actress Thanh Hien - who played the role of Hong in the movie Waves at the bottom of the river .

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People's Artist Xuan Bac and actress Thanh Hien.

In the post, Xuan Bac humorously said: "Yesterday I met 'little sister' Bien, today I met his third wife - Hong. Before, Nui had oranges, coconut candy, and was gallant and elegant, so Hong followed. Now... Never mind. In short, my fate is unlucky!".

He also humorously mentioned the request of Thanh Hien, currently the Director of Thang Long Puppetry Theater: "After taking the photo, the Director also reminded, 'Remember to edit the photo to make me look pretty'."

In the movie Waves at the Bottom of the River , Hong was once the "ray of light" in Nui's stormy life. Hong was both strong and gentle, a widow who met Nui when she was lonely. This relationship left many emotions for the audience, although in the end they could not become a couple because of May's return.

With her natural acting, Thanh Hien successfully portrayed the image of a strong but feminine Hong, making the character the highlight of the film.

Previously, on August 21, 2025, Xuan Bac unexpectedly met Minh Nguyet again at the rehearsal for the parade and military parade to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution. He shared that when he heard the call "Mr. Nui", he was stunned to recognize his co-star who had created an emotional brotherhood 25 years ago.

In the film, Minh Nguyet plays the role of Bien - a gentle, patient younger sister who always loves and protects her brother Nui. This role helped her leave a deep impression, along with other roles in Nhung de con khu doi or Nep nha .

Waves at the Bottom of the River directed by Le Duc Tien is one of the Vietnamese TV series that left a deep impression. The film tells the story of the turbulent life of Pham Quang Nui - a well-educated, affectionate but hot-tempered man with a talent for "flirting". Nui's life is associated with many love affairs, notably May - his sour wife and Hong - a fleeting but memorable love.

The role of the Mountain not only brought Xuan Bac's name closer to the public but also made him a "second name". The film was also a launching pad for the careers of many actors such as Minh Nguyet, Kim Oanh and Duy Hau.

People's Artist Xuan Bac in the movie "Waves at the bottom of the river":

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 Photo: FBNV, clip: Document

People's Artist Xuan Bac was surprised to meet 'Bien's sister' from 'Waves at the bottom of the river' again after 25 years . People's Artist Xuan Bac and actress Minh Nguyet unexpectedly reunited at the parade and marching rehearsal event on August 21. The brother and sister duo Nui - Bien from the movie "Waves at the bottom of the river" met again after 25 years of the movie being broadcast.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/cuc-truong-xuan-bac-hoi-ngo-vo-ba-hong-trong-song-o-day-song-sau-25-nam-2447066.html