'In the Name of Family' Vietnamese version is about to air on VTV's prime time

Vietnam Television will launch a prime-time slot for television dramas. The two new series will have different storytelling approaches, creating a diverse experience for viewers.

Meritorious Artist Thai Son (center) shares his experience participating in the film "My Father, the One Who Stayed Behind." (Photo: CTV/Vietnam+)

Starting February 17th, Vietnam Television will launch a new movie time slot at 8 PM every Monday to Friday on VTV3.

The two films chosen to be broadcast first are: "My father, the one who stayed behind." by director, Meritorious Artist Vu Truong Khoa and "Dusty journeys" By director Trinh Le Phong.

The film airs at 8 PM on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. "My father, the one who stayed behind." It promises to deliver a touching story about family bonds to the audience. This is a remake of a popular script. "In the name of family" of China.

The film revolves around a family where two fathers raise three children who are not related by blood, yet the family is filled with love and warmth. Conversely, the children's biological relatives use the guise of family to hurt and cause them suffering.

The film "My Father, Who Stays Behind" is a remake of the original Chinese drama "In the Name of Family".

Known for his meticulous approach to character psychology, director Vu Truong Khoa chose actors based solely on their suitability for the roles. Accordingly, the two fathers are played by Meritorious Artists Bui Nhu Lai and Thai Son, while the three young actors Ngoc Huyen, Tran Nghia, and Thai Vu portray the children. The film also features many other notable names such as Thu Quynh, Luong Thu Trang, Kieu Anh, Minh Tiep, Trung Ruoi, etc.

Director Vu Truong Khoa stated that he only took the core idea of the original script and the system of characters, while requesting the screenwriter to make the most of the cultural nuances and social context of Vietnam.

"The story is the same, but the way it's presented is different. I think this work has many differences compared to the original," the director shared.

Director Vu Truong Khoa shared this at the press conference. (Photo: CTV/Vietnam+)

At 8 PM on Thursday and Friday, viewers will be able to enjoy the film. "Dusty roads."

The film follows three men of different ages, all pushed to the margins of life: a man recently released from prison (Mr. Nhân – Meritorious Artist Võ Hoài Nam), a fallen rich kid (Nguyên – Đình Tú), and a young pickpocket (Phỏm – Đức Phong).

They boarded a vehicle hoping to escape the world , but it turned out to be a journey that gave them hope and fostered a shared home. It's a heartwarming story of open human connection, shared kindness, and the affirmation of life's core values.

The natural scenery in the film "Dusty Roads."

Speaking at a press conference on February 12th, Mr. Le Manh, Deputy Director of the Vietnam Television Film Production Center (VFC), said that the launch of the new time slot for television dramas demonstrates the efforts of VTV and VFC in innovating content to serve the needs of viewers.

“Besides investing in content, Vietnam Television also continuously conducts surveys and research to adjust and arrange broadcast schedules to suit audience habits. That is why we are launching a new broadcast slot for television dramas. This is considered prime time for most domestic and international television stations, and we hope it will help our films reach a wider television audience,” said Mr. Le Manh.

Therefore, in one evening, VTV viewers can watch movies from 8 PM to 8:45 PM on VTV3 and from 9 PM to 9:30 PM on VTV1.

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