What does Nguyen Nhat Anh say about the comparison Once Upon a Time There Was a Love Story and Blue Eyes?

According to writer Nguyen Nhat Anh, Blue Eyes does not have the struggle between friendship and love when standing on the threshold of adulthood like Once Upon a Time There Was a Love Story.

The three main actors from left to right: Avin Lu, Ngoc Xuan, Do Nhat Hoang - Photo: THUONG KHAI

On the morning of October 6, a press conference to introduce the film took place in Ho Chi Minh City. Once upon a time there was a love story .

Writer Nguyen Nhat Anh, director Trinh Dinh Le Minh, screenwriter Nhi Bui and the cast answered many questions related to the film and each other.

Once upon a time there was a love story anything else Blue eyes ?

About the content, Once upon a time there was a love story somewhat reminiscent of Blue Eyes , the film is also about first love in high school, full of romance and innocence but leaves many regrets because of separation.

In the clips released at the event, the character Vinh (Avin Lu) has a sad, lovesick expression reminiscent of Ngan from Blue eyes

Once Upon a Time There Was a Love Story Film Crew Interacts with Audience - Photo: THUONG KHAI

On movie forums, many readers compare Once upon a time there was a love story is the "happy ending" version of Blue Eyes. The two films have many similarities in terms of characters and color.

Writer Nguyen Nhat Anh answers audience questions - Photo: THUONG KHAI

However, the writer Nguyen Nhat Anh explanation: " Blue eyes" It's just a love story between Ngan and Ha Lan, later there is a third character, Dung.

But Dung and Ngan were not childhood friends like Phuc and Vinh in the story. Once upon a time there was a love story .

So, Blue Eyes There is no struggle to choose between friendship and love when standing on the threshold of adulthood. That is the most fundamental difference".

Similarly, the director Trinh Dinh Le Minh believes that the biggest difference of Once upon a time there was a love story Compared to other works adapted from Nguyen Nhat Anh's books, the film has hot scenes.

He believes that these scenes are not used to attract viewers, but rather to develop the characters' psychology and maturity. This is also one of the rare stories in which Nguyen Nhat Anh describes intimate scenes.

Nguyen Nhat Anh wants to continue adapting Lang Biang Story

When asked if he was "locked in" to similar roles through three films Saigon in the rain , You and Trinh, Once Upon a Time There Was a Love Story , Avin Lu admits that this is partly true, but he considers it his strength.

"After three films, I feel that in the third role I developed the most in terms of energy and emotion, despite the similarity in appearance. In the future, I also want to try more breakthrough roles," he said.

Avin Lu's three main love-sick roles from left to right: Saigon in the rain, You and Trinh, Once upon a time there was a love story - Photo: DPCC

Singer Phan Manh Quynh plays the role of writer Nguyen Nhat Anh in Once upon a time there was a love story . This is a rare time he appears on the big screen.

The male singer expressed that Nguyen Nhat Anh is his idol in the literary industry and feels that he has many similarities in character.

Nguyen Nhat Anh revealed that he never interferes with the scripts of films adapted from his works, as long as the director maintains the spirit and core message that the work wants to convey.

"When I put the final period at the end of the book page, I am the reader. Everyone has their own way of feeling about the story, so I do not interfere and respect the director's decision," he shared.

In addition, Nguyen Nhat Anh revealed that he wants to adapt the novel. The story of Lang Biang , is likened to Harry Potter Vietnamese version

However, because the setting and special effects technology in Vietnam are still limited, no director has taken on the role yet.

Once upon a time there was a love story in theaters from November 1.

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