VIETNAMESE MOVIE: Secret of two worlds

Between the fragile boundary of light and darkness, sometimes just one choice is enough to turn life in a different direction. “Secret of Two Worlds ” leads the audience on a journey torn between reason and emotion, between the desire for justice and past wounds, where each character must face their own underworld.

The film revolves around 3 main characters: Quang Minh - an upright police officer. My Ha - a talented and beautiful beauty who dreamed of becoming a singer. Hoang Phat - a young pharmacist with a warm heart. Once close friends in high school, the three of them went through a brilliant youth together and from here their love blossomed. But a cruel incident crushed everything: My Ha was raped by Hoang Phat's biological father - Lao Dai, a notorious criminal boss in the underworld. This tragedy not only ruined My Ha's life, but also made her fall into sin, becoming the "beauty" behind a transnational drug ring after Lao Dai was assassinated.

On the other side of the battle line, Quang Minh - now the deputy head of the drug crime investigation police department - was assigned to infiltrate My Ha's organization to find clues about a mysterious figure nicknamed "Old God of Medicine" - the powerful "ghost" behind a series of new generation drugs and many bloody killings.

The mission becomes increasingly dangerous when Quang Minh has to choose between his career ideals and his unfinished love for My Ha - who used to be his first love and is now the subject of investigation. Meanwhile, his marriage with Phuong Linh is on the brink of collapse due to long-standing misunderstandings that have caused a rift in trust. Ironically, Hoang Phat - who has always buried his love for My Ha - becomes increasingly close to Phuong Linh when the two become business partners. From here, the confusion about love, past and responsibility is pushed to the climax, when the three former friends now stand on three opposing fronts: justice, crime and the line between right and wrong.

“Secret of Two Worlds” is not only a dramatic crime film but also a profound insight into the psychology of criminals, about past wounds that lead to degeneration, resistance or redemption. The film clearly depicts the tense battle of wits between the police force and criminals who are intellectuals, sophisticated and full of tricks.

The talented cast of Kim Tuyen, Hieu Nguyen, Thanh Duy, Bang Di, Ma Ran Do… brought to the film emotional depth and memorable transformations in each character. In particular, Kim Tuyen’s role as My Ha is an impressive highlight - a woman who is both strong and melancholy, both pitiful and scary.