Director Huynh Lap acknowledged the feedback that "The Ancestral House" - an 18+ film starring Phuong My Chi - has shortcomings and hopes that the audience will accept it.
On the evening of February 18th, the 32-year-old director launched his spiritual-themed film, starring him and Phuong My Chi. After the early screening, he chatted with and listened to the audience and media share their feelings about the film.
Besides positive reviews regarding acting and music , some guests commented that the film lacked cinematic camera angles and many scenes resembled web dramas. The work was also criticized for being overly dramatic in the ending. Huỳnh Lập agreed with these comments, stating that he himself recognized the shortcomings after rewatching the film.
"I tried to do the best I could with my second film, after my first one." Blind Sorcerer (2019), an effort to create a different emotional and pacing in the film. If viewers are not satisfied after watching, I promise to learn from it and correct the mistakes in the third film," he said.
Huynh Lap said that although the film pursues a spiritual theme, it doesn't have a horror element but instead focuses on a message about family love. Through scenes depicting ancestor worship rituals, the work conveys the love and gratitude each person has for their ancestors. The director also incorporates some scenes showcasing the beauty of traditional crafts such as making Vietnamese pancakes (banh xeo) and the art of glass painting.
Huynh Lap was once the winner of the program. Laughing Across Vietnam 2015 He is famous for his parody videos of movies and music videos. He started his acting career with supporting roles in films. The old lady has many tricks. (2016) Lottery (2017). Web drama Raise your hand if you're dead. Huynh Lap's work has won many awards, including: Best Web Series and Best Web Series Actor/Actress at the Green Star Awards. 2019. Blind Sorcerer - Huynh Lap's debut feature film - grossed over 60 billion VND.
Movie Ancestral home With a horror-comedy style, the film revolves around My Tien (Phuong My Chi), a Gen Z content creator. She and her best friend film videos of their family's old house, witnessing various paranormal phenomena. Things change when she unexpectedly sees Gia Minh (Huynh Lap), her brother who passed away 10 years ago. Many comical and tragic situations unfold as the two siblings try to save the old house, which many relatives want to sell to divide the inheritance.
Phuong My Chi said that when she read the script, she was nervous because she hadn't studied acting professionally. In the early days of filming, the singer was not used to the working atmosphere on set. She also faced time pressure, as she had to film continuously while simultaneously balancing her studies and touring. School tour.
She gradually grasped the role thanks to guidance from Huynh Lap and art consultant Ly Minh Thang. Phuong My Chi shares many similarities with the main character, such as being the same age, working in the creative arts field, and both starting work early to support their families. Many details in the script resonated with the 22-year-old singer, from losing connection with her mother, having a family that favors sons over daughters, to being looked down upon by relatives for pursuing her passion. The film also features the participation of artists Trung Dan, Hanh Thuy, Huynh Dong, Puka, Dao Anh Tuan, and Kieu Linh.
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