'A Tourist’s Guide to Love' to commence filming in Vietnam
Netflix’s recently announced film “A Tourist’s Guide to Love” is set to commence filming soon, with popular local star Truc Tran and Meritorious Artist Le Thien joining the cast.
"A Tourist’s Guide to Love" will be filmed in five iconic destinations in Vietnam with popular local star Truc Tran and Meritorious Artist Le Thien joining the cast. (Photo Netflix)
HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Netflix’s recently announced film “A Tourist’sGuide to Love” is set to commence filming soon, with popular local star Truc Tranand Meritorious Artist Le Thien joining the cast.
With the support of Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, it isalso the first international production to film in Vietnam since the start ofthe global pandemic, involving over 200 local crew members and vendors. Filmingbegins in April with Vietnam’s rich culture and breathtaking sites takingcentre stage.
“A Tourist’s Guide to Love” is the story of a travel executive who experiencesan unexpected break-up and decides to accept an assignment to go undercover andlearn about the tourist industry in Vietnam.
Along the way, she finds adventure and romance with her Vietnamese expat tourguide when they decide to hijack the tour bus to explore life and love off thebeaten path.
Written by Vietnamese-American Eirene Donohue and inspired by her own travelsto explore her roots, and helmed by director Steven Tsuchida, “A Tourist’sGuide to Love” takes the very best of Vietnam, and, in producer and starRachael Leigh Cook’s words, “presents a compelling love letter to Vietnam inall its glory, with heart and humour.” The film is a melting pot ofinternational and local cast, including Vietnamese-American actor Scott Ly, andlocal stars Truc Tran and Le Thien.
It will be filmed in five iconic destinations in Vietnam, showcasing itsbeautiful locales to global audiences. Through the eyes of characters in thefilm, audiences around the world will be treated to the charming spectacles ofvibrant life in Ho Chi Minh City, the natural scenery of Da Nang centralprovince, the laid-back ancient ambience of Hoi An, majestic landscapes in HaGiang, and the unique beauty of Hanoi./.
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"A Tourist’s Guide to Love" will be filmed in five iconic destinations in Vietnam with popular local star Truc Tran and Meritorious Artist Le Thien joining the cast. (Photo Netflix) 
