Bestselling movie stirs up the young

March 01, 2024 - 17:20

A film about the war against the French invaders in Hà Nội in 1946 has become a phenomenon attracting young audiences. Funded by the State, the film has rapidly gathered mass interest thanks to widely-spread information on social networks. Filmmakers are happy and hope this can elevate domestic movies to new heights.

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