After "Tunnels," audiences await "Red Rain" - a film about the fiery summer in Quang Tri

After "Tunnel: Sun in the Dark" was released in early April, Vietnamese audiences continue to wait for the historical film "Red Rain" about the fiery summer in Quang Tri in 1972.

The work was produced by the People's Army Cinema after 10 years of preparation, and is expected to premiere on September 2nd on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Vietnam's National Day.

The film's script is based on the 2016 novel of the same name by writer Chu Lai. Many veterans who fought directly at Quang Tri Citadel, witnesses and historical experts participated in consulting for the film.

There is no official trailer yet, but the teaser (a short promotional video) of more than 1 minute has revealed some exciting excerpts. The opening scene is a falling flare, revealing the chaotic battlefield scene in "Red Rain."

The film set covers 50 hectares, including an empty land in Quang Tri and part of the Thach Han River. In front of the Citadel, there is a system of trenches, tunnels, fortifications, field meeting rooms... which were recreated by the film crew. The fire and explosion scenes were performed by foreign and domestic experts.

Some scenes in "Red Rain." (Photo from the movie).

The film is directed by Meritorious Artist Dang Thai Huyen, with the participation of a number of actors such as Hua Vi Van (as a military doctor), Do Nhat Hoang, Lam Thanh Nha, Dinh Khang...

On some film forums on Facebook, many viewers are excitedly waiting for the work. "Recently, Vietnamese historical films from 'Tunnel' to this film have all been invested in carefully. So just watch with an open mind," "The actors seem to fit the role," "Taking on the story of protecting the ancient citadel is a difficult topic, the film's release can be compared to 'The Scent of Burning Grass' - a film that was very successful before. Anyway, I still hope the film receives a lot of support so that the production team can continue to produce more quality projects!"...

The Battle of Quang Tri Citadel lasted from June 28 to September 16, and was one of the fiercest battles of the Spring-Summer Campaign of 1972. During 81 days and nights, the US dropped about 328,000 tons of bombs on this area. The fighting was continuous, with both sides fighting for every meter of land. Many of the soldiers who died were very young, just entering their twenties.

The battle also contributed to the victory at the Paris Agreement negotiation table and paved the way for the great victory in the Spring of 1975, liberating the South and unifying the country.

Movie teaser trailer: