Artist Chi Tam was stunned when he saw how "Canh Thanh's" life was so similar to his own.

Artist Chi Tam and actor Bach Cong Khanh

"I really can't hold back my emotions about the life of actor Canh Thanh, who was once glorious, when he retired to become a musician and passed on his skills to young actors in the Vien Phuong theater troupe. The character, like me, is so passionate about his profession that he gave up all his worries and troubles in life to focus on learning and practicing his profession. That's why through many ups and downs of the Vien Phuong theater troupe, and then the desperate search for his lost wife and children, Canh Thanh realized that he was in the passionate, daring youth of young actor Canh Son. Watching the film, I kept wiping away tears because I saw the life of an artist who protected the two words "Dao hat" so sacred" - artist Chi Tam expressed.

Artist Chi Tam and two actors Bach Cong Khanh and Truc May participate in the movie "Lights Up"

Audiences watching the movie "Lights" first met Mr. Diep - in the work "Lan and Diep" by playwright Loan Thao, the vinyl record of the play that brought the name of artist Chi Tam to the peak of glory, the first time acting in a film. His advantage is that he can both play the guitar and sing, and has a talent for composing, so he plays the role of Canh Thanh very well.

"In addition, I also received the experienced support of Meritorious Artist Huu Chau in the role of the director of the Vien Phuong theater troupe, so many scenes when I rewatched felt very emotional. Because the film is so similar to the life of an artist, living here and there, eating in restaurants and sleeping in temples" - artist Chi Tam said.

From left to right: Bach Cong Khanh, Huu Chau, Chi Tam and Truc May in the program "Artists and Stage" talking about the movie "Lights on"

He also confided that when making the film, director Hoang Tuan Cuong filmed very carefully, and the dialogues in the film were also adjusted to be close to the reality of the old cai luong troupes. "Author To Thien Kieu wrote the film script, which almost fully recounted the ups and downs of a troupe. I admire the artistic spirit of the troupe and the crew, so that the film "Sang Den" is a beautiful memory in my artistic life" - artist Chi Tam confided.

Commenting on actors Bach Cong Khanh and Truc May participating in the two main roles of the movie "Sang Den", artist Chi Tam said that it was a great effort, through which the artistic awareness of young actors was adjusted, to be devoted to their profession, to strive constantly and always consider the goal of "Sang Den", to be beautiful, to sing well, to be praised by the audience as the destination for an artist's life.

The film also features the participation of: Le Phuong, Kim Huyen, Hua Minh Dat, Tuan Dung, Le Trang, Tieu Minh Phung, Vu Thanh... and the support of People's Artist Hong Van, Meritorious Artist Kim Tu Long, Meritorious Artist Le Thien, Meritorious Artist Bach Long, Meritorious Artist Lam Tuyen, artist Tan Thi, creating many emotions for the film about the life of an artist attached to the traditional art of the nation. With a full range of emotions and bringing tears to the audience.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/nghe-si-chi-tam-chet-lang-khi-thay-cuoc-doi-canh-thanh-giong-minh-qua-196240327085028259.htm