People's Artist Xuan Bac was surprised to meet again 'Bien's sister' of 'Waves at the bottom of the river' after 25 years

In the jubilant atmosphere leading up to the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day September 2, an unexpected meeting moved many viewers. People's Artist Xuan Bac and actress Minh Nguyet - the brother and sister duo of Mountain and Sea in Song o day song - reunited 25 years after the film aired.

People's Artist Xuan Bac shared on his personal page about this memorable moment. While practicing the parade, the familiar call "Mr. Nui" made the Director of the Department of Performing Arts stunned. Xuan Bac recognized that it was Minh Nguyet - who played the role of Bien's sister in Song o day song .

Song here song 02.jpg — People's Artist Xuan Bac and actress Minh Nguyet reunited after 25 years.

"Oh my gosh, it's the Sea", "Yes, it's me. I'm afraid you won't recognize me" - a short but emotional conversation took them both back to the days of filming in Hai Phong in 2000.

Xuan Bac confided that the reunion brought back the emotions of the days of filming with the support of the People's Committee of the Port City and the people of Hai Phong.

The TV series Waves at the River's Bottom directed by Le Duc Tien, adapted from the novel of the same name by writer Le Luu, became a phenomenon on Vietnam Television when it first aired in 2000. Set in Hai Phong in the 1960s, the film tells the story of the ups and downs of Nui - a gentle young man pushed by circumstances into a life of crime.

The role of Nui brought Xuan Bac closer to audiences nationwide, becoming a role of a lifetime for the past 25 years. Meanwhile, Minh Nguyet, with the role of Bien - the gentle, resigned younger sister - left a deep impression in the hearts of viewers.

Song here song 01.jpg — People's Artist Xuan Bac and actress Minh Nguyet in the movie.

After Song o day song , Xuan Bac had a brilliant career when he switched to comedy with the role of Nam Tao in Tao Quan , becoming a favorite MC. In 2016, he was awarded the title of Meritorious Artist, then Director of the Vietnam Drama Theater (2021), then awarded the title of People's Artist and became Director of the Department of Performing Arts (2024).

Meanwhile, Minh Nguyet continues her acting career. After the success of Song o day song , Minh Nguyet continues to impress with the films Nhung de con khu doi, Nep nha ... As a single mother, she chooses a peaceful life with her son, keeping her private life private.

Excerpt from the movie "Waves at the bottom of the river":