Phi Phụng shines in her role as the tragic wife in "The Village of Wild Ducks".

(NLĐO) – This is a role different from artist Phi Phụng's forte, making her even more beloved by the audience.

Người Lao Động•23/06/2025

Phi Phụng shines in her role as the tragic wife in

Meritorious Artist Hữu Châu and Phi Phụng in the play "The Village of Wild Ducks"

On June 22nd, Thien Dang Theater attracted a large audience who gave prolonged applause after the performance of "The Wild Duck Village" – a play by author Huong Giang and directed by Tuan Khoi.

Actress Phi Phụng deeply moved viewers with her portrayal of a woman with a tragic fate within a family where patriarchal ideology and male chauvinism were the root of the breakdown.

In a role with few lines but full of inner emotion, actress Phi Phụng's performance was not exaggerated; every action, glance, and breath of the character conveyed the resignation, helplessness, and ultimately the outburst of a mother and wife who lived her entire life in the darkness of ingrained prejudices.

With a performance encompassing multiple layers of emotion, artist Phi Phụng draws the audience from sympathy to haunting – a haunting that doesn't stem from the tragedy of the story, but from the portrait of millions of women in real life who have lived, are living, and may live in the invisible "villages of free-spirited women" that still exist within families that prioritize sons over daughters.

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Actress Phi Phụng in the play "The Village of Wild Ducks"

The role exceeded expectations and touched deep emotions.

Actress Phi Phụng is known for her charming, down-to-earth, and relatable comedic roles, but this time, she has surpassed herself to embody a tragic character with unpredictable psychological depth.

The restraint in her expressions, the subtle ability to shift emotional states, and especially the lingering gaze that refused to let go of her husband – a patriarchal, selfish man who was also an inseparable part of her life – transformed the role from a character into a source of deep emotion.

Perhaps few could have imagined that behind the familiar laughter on stage and television, artist Phi Phụng could bring to life such a chilling image: a woman who endures a lifetime of suffering yet never stops loving, never stops hoping, and ultimately, the character who rebels, stands up for her son, and accepts a daughter-in-law born into a family of "illegitimate children."

Phi Phụng shines in her role as the tragic wife in

A scene from the play "The Village of Wild Ducks"

The June 22nd performance also featured fresh changes in the cast, with Truong Ha playing O Nam – bringing a sharp and charming personality; Thanh Khon playing Vuong – energetic and emotionally deep; and Ngoc Thuy as the jealous girl providing just the right amount of drama without overdoing it.

Alongside them were veteran and young artists: Huu Chau, Hoang Thai Quoc, Phuong Dung, Huong Giang, Huy Tu, Quoc Trung, Ngoc Xuyen, Ngo Phuong Anh, Trang Tuyen, Manh Hung, Xuan Pham, Mai Chi, Son Giang, Nhat Minh, Tam Nhan, Hoang Khanh, and young actors from the Thien Dang theater. All of them contributed to creating a multifaceted and profound performance, at times gentle, at other times heart-wrenching.

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Actress Phi Phụng portrays a loving mother who is willing to sacrifice everything for her child.

Why does the play "The Wild Duck Village" always attract large audiences at Thien Dang Theater? Because it doesn't shout slogans, doesn't criticize men, nor does it romanticize women. It places everything within the flow of reality, allowing the audience to reflect, confront, and change for themselves. And within that flow, artist Phi Phung stands tall as a character representing the plight of humanity – a role that will be remembered long after this performance.

She confided: "When I read the script for 'The Wild Duck Village,' I was truly speechless. This role is quiet, contrary to my forte. But I like this character because she doesn't cry, but feels pain, a pain that needs to be shared. And in every performance, the audience cheers for the play; besides the laughter, there are also reflections on life's values when gender equality is cared for and respected."

Source: https://nld.com.vn/phi-phung-thang-hoa-voi-vai-vo-bi-kich-cua-xom-vit-troi-196250623064826203.htm