New Vietnamese horror-comedy movie soon to be released abroad
A new horror-comedy movie will be soon released in five Asian countries and territories.
From left: Actor Tuan Tran (as Lanh), Diep Bao Anh (as the Ghost), and movie director Nguyen Nhat Trung seen at the launch of the movie Lam Giau Voi Ma (Betting with Ghost) on August 7. (Photos courtesy of Bluebells Studios)
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) 🔯 – A new horror-comedy movie will be soon released in five Asian countries and territories.
Entitled "Lam Giau Voi Ma" (Betting with Ghost), the movie will be launched in cinema theatres nationwide on August 30, right before the National Day holiday, before being screened in Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Brunei, and Taiwan.
Produced by Bluebells Studios, the movie tells a humorous story of a wealth-making deal between a man and a ghost. Added to the narrative of actual deal, it reveals many secrets of a father-and-son relationship between Lanh and Mr. Dao.
Creative producer Vo Nguyen Dan has revealed that the inspiration for the movie stemmed from the unique role of a coffin bearer. These individuals are responsible for caring for and decorating the deceased, ensuring they reach their final resting place with dignity, but they are also believed to possess the ability to connect with the underworld.
The film delves into these spiritual elements, exploring the quest for wealth through supernatural means. However, this journey comes with significant challenges and the protagonist, Lanh, faces a series of arduous trials, underscoring that every pursuit has its price.
Director Nguyen NhatTrung said that he wanted to create a ghost character that is relatable and emotionally compelling for the audience, rather than a typical supernatural entity. By imbuing the ghost character with human-like emotions and an authentic, natural performance, the filmmaker hopes to get the audience to see the ghost as a sympathetic figure.
The distributor of Betting with Ghost for international markets is Mockingbird Pictures – a HCM City-based film production and distribution company, which has had several Asian hit movies in Vietnam, including the Thailand’s Death Whisperer (Tee Yod), the Republic of Korea’s Concrete Utopia, Exhuma and Honey Sweet./.
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