On the afternoon of January 9, Tran Thanh organized a screening of the movie Mai - a work released in theaters on the occasion of Lunar New Year 2024. In this film, Tran Thanh is the investor, director and actor.
Tran Thanh shared at the introduction of the movie "Mai" (Photo: Bich Phuong).
The male artist said he put a lot of effort into Mai because this is a project that he has cherished for 2 years. Before filming in 2023, Tran Thanh revised the script many times to have the most attractive plot to send to the audience.
"The script took 2 years to develop. It also took me a long time to find the most suitable female lead to play Mai. I would like to apologize to the actresses who came to me for casting but I was not lucky enough to work with them," Tran Thanh said.
Tran Thanh's notable moments at the press conference (Video: Bich Phuong).
Tran Thanh also pointed out the difference when he made the movie Mai and when he invested in the movie Dat Rung Phuong Nam .
"There is a difference between the films I invest in and my own films. I participated in investing in Southern Forest Land , but the project owner is another party. Mai is my film, invested in and directed entirely by me.
This is my brainchild, a film in which I decide everything about the actors and budget. When Mai was about to be released, I was nervous and pressured like I was about to send my child off to study abroad," Tran Thanh said.
Revealing the budget for Mai , Tran Thanh said: "I invested quite a bit to get the best quality and most special images. I rented many high-end cameras, rebuilt the apartment, paid extra salaries to the actors... The film was planned to be filmed for 30 days but ended up taking 47 days, so the cost increased a lot. A romantic film with a budget of nearly 50 billion VND is quite a lot (laughs)".
Phuong Anh Dao and Tuan Tran are the main actors in the film (Photo: Bich Phuong).
In response to the controversy that the film Mai features many familiar actors who have worked with Tran Thanh such as Tuan Tran, Uyen An, Kha Nhu, Ngoc Giau, Viet Anh..., the director said he chose the actors based on the criteria of suitability for the role, not because of relationships.
"I invite anyone who is suitable for the role. I invite anyone who has the ability to experience many types of roles. I never repeat the image of an actor in my film. For example, Kha Nhu and Uyen An will be completely different from the time in Mrs. Nu's House.
In particular, Uyen An went to the casting herself and was not invited by me from the beginning. In addition, the film also has many new faces, typically the female lead Phuong Anh Dao," Tran Thanh said.
The movie Mai marks the second time Tuan Tran has acted in a movie with Tran Thanh, after the role of Quan in Bo Gia . Regarding the controversy of "favoring Tuan Tran", Tran Thanh explained that he appreciates the professionalism, sincerity and seriousness in his junior's way of working.
"I can absolutely invite HIEUTHUHAI, MONO or any hot boy to act in a movie, but the problem is that they must be suitable for the role. Like my wife, I also do not invite them to act in my movies. I do not choose actors because they sell tickets or because of their closeness in real life," he said.
Tran Thanh and Hari Won took photos with the cast of the movie "Mai" (Photo: Bich Phuong).
Initially, Mai was introduced as a dark film. However, after the script was edited, the film was revealed to have many brighter details.
Tran Thanh affirmed that because Mai is a Tet film, "we cannot let the audience cry in the theater". He also said that the film brings a "cycle of emotions" to the audience, with emotional scenes that bring tears to the eyes and also comedic scenes.
"There will be controversy everywhere, no one is born to please everyone. But I believe there are audiences who always love me. I also try to change every day to improve myself. At this moment, I am comfortable and confident to introduce Mai to the audience. I hope everyone will receive it positively," the director said.
Mai is a comedy and psychological film, telling the story of Duong (Tuan Tran) - a playboy who can't remember the names of the girls he's dated.
Duong's life changes when he falls in love with Mai (Phuong Anh Dao). Mai works as a masseuse, is often judged by people around her, and is burdened with making a living.
In addition to the two main actors, many other faces in Bo Gia and Nha Ba Nu also return, such as Uyen An, Ngoc Giau, Viet Anh, Quoc Khanh, Quynh Ly, Kha Nhu...
The movie will be released on January 10, 2024 (the first day of the Lunar New Year).
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