Dec. 30, 2022|Vietnam|109 Min.|Not Rated
Genre: Action;Drama
Description: Three years ago, the Thanh Soi project, announced by Ngo Thanh Van, garnered significant public attention and was highly anticipated, especially after the success of *Hai Phuong*, a blockbuster that earned 200 billion VND. *Hai Phuong* remained the most popular Vietnamese film for two years until *The Godfather* surpassed it in 2021.
Motivated by *Hai Phuong*’s success, Ngo Thanh Van began working on *Thanh Soi*. However, the production faced immense challenges. Filming coincided with the Covid-19 pandemic, which disrupted schedules due to strict health and safety measures. Originally planned for 43 days, the shoot extended to 75 days. Post-production was equally demanding, as the film tackled sensitive themes like gang violence and included intense scenes, requiring numerous edits to secure a theatrical release. After four months of filming and two years of post-production, *Thanh Soi* finally premiered on December 23.
Despite being labeled a “war horse” by experts, *Thanh Soi* underperformed during its initial release. After three days, it earned only 5 billion VND, a surprisingly low figure given its Christmas weekend debut. This starkly contrasted with *Hai Phuong*’s 50 billion VND in the same timeframe. Even weeks later, *Thanh Soi*’s earnings stagnated at 10 billion VND, leaving filmmakers and the media shocked by its lackluster performance.
Cast director: Veronica Ngo
Cast actor: Đồng Ánh Quỳnh, Tóc Tiên, Rima Thanh Vy, Veronica Ngo, Thuận Nguyễn, Song Luân, Phan Thanh Nhiên
Original name: Thanh Sói: Cúc Dại Trong Đêm