Hundreds of fans interacted with the cast and crew of 'Flip Face 7'.

VnExpress•30/04/2024

In Binh Duong, over 500 audience members met and shared their feelings with the cast and crew of "Flip Face 7: One Wish," directed by Ly Hai, on the evening of April 30th.

The atmosphere at the meet-and-greet between the audience and the cast and crew of — The atmosphere at the meet-and-greet with the audience and cast of "Lật Mặt 7" (Face Off 7) in Binh Duong on the evening of April 30th. Video : *Trung Đàm*

Ly Hai and his team organized numerous meet-and-greet events with audiences in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi since the film's domestic release on April 26th. After four days of screenings, the crew visited Bien Hoa (Dong Nai) and several cities in Binh Duong province.

Due to the tight schedule and frequent travel to various locations, the cast and crew interacted with the audience during or at the end of the film, depending on the theater's showtime. When the artists appeared, many people applauded, creating a lively atmosphere.

Among the audience, many chose to watch the film with their families. Audience member Duong Thi Huyen, 46, attended with her mother and four other relatives. "The film had many scenes that made me cry; I felt even more sorry for my mother. The film perfectly reflects my feelings of not being able to provide fully for my parents," she said.

Ly Hai and his wife talk about their feelings meeting the audience. — Ly Hai and Minh Ha talk about their feelings meeting the audience who watched their film. Video: *Trung Dam - Que Chi*

Meanwhile, Mong Thy, 24, wanted to experience the emotional ups and downs of the film with her mother to understand the anxieties of parents. Anh Huong, 51, said she had watched " Lat Mat 6" with her mother and was impressed by the director's storytelling. "After that, my mother said that if there are any more films by Ly Hai, I should take her to see them," this viewer said.

Audience member Anh Huong (right) and her mother, Nguyen Thi Ot, 81 years old. Photo: Que Chi — Audience member Anh Huong (right) and her mother, Nguyen Thi Ot, 81 years old. Photo: *Que Chi*

Producer Minh Ha - Ly Hai's wife - said that the film crew interacts with the audience from morning until past midnight every day. The crew sometimes gets tired from the heat, but when they meet the audience, the whole team is excited and happy.

Ly Hai's family also creates opportunities for his four children to interact with people around them through social gatherings. The director said that not only in part seven, but the children had also participated in several meet-and-greet events related to many of his previous works. "Every time they hear that we're organizing a cinetour, the four children are excited. I always want my children to be confident and get acquainted with new things," Ly Hai said.

In the new installment, Ly Hai focuses on the family-romance genre. The main character is Mrs. Hai (actress Thanh Hien) and her family of five children. Having lost her husband early, Mrs. Hai single-handedly raised her children in the impoverished district of Lac Duong ( Lam Dong province ). As they grew up, each child left home to pursue their careers elsewhere. After an accident, the 73-year-old mother is confined to a wheelchair. The children push the responsibility onto each other, drawing lots to determine who will be responsible for caring for their mother for a week.

The cast and crew of "Lật Mặt 7" (Face Off 7) pose for photos with audience members during a screening in Binh Duong. Photo: *Que Chi.*

Lật Mặt 7 is one of the two Vietnamese films that have been box office successes this year, after Mai , which was released during the Lunar New Year. The film has currently attracted nearly 750,000 viewers and has grossed over 100 billion VND after three days of release, including early screenings.

During the April 30th - May 1st holiday season, the film received a positive word-of-mouth response on social media. Many viewers commented that this was the best installment in the "Lật Mặt" series, thanks to the well-chosen actors, tight script, and minimal unnecessary plot points.

Besides Binh Duong, in many provinces and cities, the film was a popular choice for viewers, with people waiting nearly ten minutes to get tickets. According to statistics from Box Office Vietnam , on April 30 alone, nearly 390,000 tickets for "Lat Mat 7" were sold, filling 4,605 screenings nationwide.

Ly Hai is one of the most successful box office producers, pioneering the franchise film trend in Vietnamese cinema with the "Lat Mat" series. In 2010, Ly Hai left the music scene and shifted his focus to directing. The first four installments of "Lat Mat" grossed over 350 billion VND. In 2023, he achieved great success with the sixth installment, earning 300 billion VND, placing it among the top-grossing Vietnamese films of all time.

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