The film is set in Cu Chi in 1967, which was also the time when this steel land became the target of fierce sweeps by the US army. Right at Binh An Dong base, soldier Bay Theo and Guerrilla Team 21 fought side by side, with the mission of protecting the field hospital's medicine warehouse as well as keeping the strategic intelligence group led by Hai Thung safe, because when our army's radio signal was detected, it meant that the loyal soldiers would fall into a life-and-death situation with fierce sweeps from the enemy.

Many young audiences gave flowers and paid their respects to the two living witnesses of history right at the film screening.

Many young audiences gave flowers and paid their respects to the two living witnesses of history right at the film screening.

It was thought that "Tunnel: Sun in the Dark" would be a picky moviegoer, because the film is about war in a period-reenactment style, often dry and unattractive to young people when released to theaters. However, Bui Thac Chuyen's film has created an admirable feat on the box office revenue map of the Vietnamese big screen.

Since the film premiered on April 3, young audiences of Gen Z have responded enthusiastically, because the film has good content, a professional cast with natural, genuine acting. Young people invited each other to the theater, invited each other to review on TikTok, Facebook channels... creating a wave of word of mouth, heart to heart, spreading the film's appeal strongly.

Young audiences in Ca Mau hold national flags and record clips to post on social media to promote Vietnamese historical films on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Southern Liberation Day.

Young audiences in Ca Mau hold national flags and record clips to post on social media to promote Vietnamese historical films on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Southern Liberation Day.

In Ca Mau, the southernmost land of the country, union members and young people dressed in Union shirts to take photos to introduce the film. Students and teachers wore red flag shirts with yellow stars to make clips and post them on the school's website... The practical actions and sincere, lively sharing of young people have helped connect Vietnamese history with future generations.

Nguyen Lam Khuyen, Deputy Secretary of Loi An Commune Youth Union, Tran Van Thoi District, and other members of the Youth Union did not mind the distance to come to Ca Mau City to support Vietnamese films and Vietnamese history. Lam Khuyen shared: "The story of the "Silver and Copper Citadel" region through the film "Tunnels: Sun in the Dark" has some parts that moved me and gave me goosebumps because of the indomitable spirit of sacrifice, the heroic and resilient fighting of the previous generation. I, like you, hope that the film will be shown longer so that as many people as possible can watch it, especially to help many young people feel that our ancestors fought and defeated any enemy, no matter how strong, thereby understanding the sacred value of independence and freedom today".

Watching "Tunnels: Sun in the Dark", young people understand and love Vietnamese history more, even though this is a subject that used to make them afraid because they had to memorize numbers and data. Films like "Tunnels: Sun in the Dark" are extremely necessary when it comes toeducation , especially on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and the reunification of the country. Through each film, everyone can clearly see the revolutionary heroism, patriotism, readiness to sacrifice but always thirsting for love inside each soldier. At the same time, the film very accurately represents the spirit of the Vietnamese people: Using great justice to defeat brutality, using humanity to replace violence.

During the first film premiere in Ho Chi Minh City, the film crew invited Hero of the People's Armed Forces - Intelligence Colonel Nguyen Van Tau (alias Tu Cang) and Hero of the People's Armed Forces To Van Duc, living witnesses of history, to interact with the audience.

Sharing his feelings on the special day of the film, as well as witnessing the number of young audiences coming to the theater to support the film about the history of war, Hero of the People's Armed Forces To Van Duc said: "I don't know what to say other than to deeply thank the actors and crew, because the film has recreated a part of the Cu Chi Steel Land - a story that no film has ever made about the tunnels in the past 50 years. The audience here is mostly young people. That shows that today's generation has never forgotten the fierce struggle of their ancestors, to have an independent peace. The children gave us flowers and thanked us after watching the film. Some children even said, why were the uncles and aunts so "brave" in the past, we cried every time we watched it, because we felt far behind, even though we are more modern and civilized now. Hopefully after this film, many directors will approach and make historical war films with heart like Bui Thac Chuyen. This is also is a profound and effective historical approach for future generations".

"Tunnels: Sun in the Dark" is not only a historical film, but also a bridge between the past and the present, a tribute, a reminder of the value of peace today. Director Bui Thac Chuyen expressed: "The film is like a stick of incense to commemorate those who sacrificed for the country. The applause, emotional tears, and support of the audience after each screening that I silently watched clearly demonstrated the strong influence of the film and the love for Vietnamese history among young people"./.

Lam Khanh

Source: https://baocamau.vn/truyen-tinh-yeu-lich-su-cho-tuoi-tre-a38861.html