Actor Huynh Kien An leaves his mark with a profound role in a short film on the weekend

Returning from the Da Nang Asian Film Festival, actor Huynh Kien An continues to demonstrate his delicate acting talent, imbued with humanity in the weekend short film “Love of the Village and Neighborhood” which has just aired on THVL1. He once again touches the depth of the character’s psychology, portraying the image of a lonely man in the community, thereby conveying a meaningful message of solidarity.

Returning from the Da Nang Asian Film Festival, actor Huynh Kien An continues to prove his delicate acting talent, imbued with humanity, in the weekend short film "Love of the Village and Neighborhood" just aired on THVL1.

He once again touched the depth of the character's psychology, portraying the image of a lonely man in the community, thereby conveying a meaningful message about connection.

In “Love of the Village”, Huynh Kien An plays Mr. Lam, a successful middle-aged man who lives in a spacious house with his wife and successful children. However, behind his neat appearance is a reserved, arrogant person who always keeps his distance from those around him.

To him, “poverty” means “trouble” and “help” is an unwanted responsibility. Mr. Lam believes that people should be self-reliant, independent and self-sufficient.

Mr. Lam's life is a typical example of a self-respecting but self-isolating person. Until one day, a sudden stroke struck. In a critical situation, the man who once took neighborly love for granted suddenly had no one by his side.

The phone had no contact number, the neighbors were not home, forcing the wife to ask for help from Mrs. Toi - the person Mr. Lam had refused to help. It was Mrs. Toi who promptly called an ambulance, saving him from the jaws of death. The story ends with a quiet but powerful change: Mr. Lam took the initiative to apologize to his neighbors, reconnect with the community, and learn to give kindness.

The film not only depicts a human portrait but also raises a profound question: Can a person really live alone? When faced with life and death, money, position or a self-reliant outlook on life cannot replace a helping hand. That is the core message that the film conveys quietly but profoundly: a person can live alone but cannot exist alone.

Huynh Kien An acts with his eyes and silence.

What makes the role of Mr. Lam impressive is the way Huynh Kien An uses minimalism to express the depth of the character. Without the need for heavy dialogue, he creates a cold Mr. Lam with only a sharp gaze, a wave of rejection or a contemptuous look at the poor.

From the confidence of a successful man to the look of surprise, then collapse in the moment of illness - all were fully conveyed by his eyes and breathing.

The stroke is the climax of the performance. The helplessness of not being able to move, the fear of seeing oneself completely dependent - these emotions do not need dialogue but still convey to the audience in a haunting way.

And it was Huynh Kien An himself, with a grateful look or a gentle bow after recovery, who showed the audience the transformation from within: a man relearning how to live, with a look of apology and gratitude for his neighbors.

Weekend short films bring profound, emotional stories. Each film is a true slice of life, conveying a humane message about family and humanity, helping the audience reflect on the value of modern life. The film airs at 7:50 p.m. every Sunday on THVL1.

Source: https://baovinhlong.com.vn/van-hoa-giai-tri/phim-tren-thvl/202507/dien-vien-huynh-kien-an-ghi-dau-voi-vai-dien-day-chieu-sau-trong-phim-ngan-cuoi-tuan-e9e3db8/