Hanoi [Vietnam], February 20: According to statistics from Box Office Vietnam, as of 1 PM on February 19th, the film " Tho Oi" (Oh, Little Rabbit) had grossed 22.5 billion VND in its opening day. This figure helps the film , directed by Tran Thanh , reach the 100 billion VND mark in total revenue after only a few days in theaters.
Officially released on the first day of Tet (February 17th), "Tho Oi" (Oh, Little Rabbit) quickly became a box office sensation, far surpassing its competitors such as " Nha Ba Toi Mot Phong" ( My Father's House Has One Room), "Bau Vat Troi Cho" (Heaven's Gift) , and "Mui Pho" (The Scent of Pho). This project also broke records by becoming the Vietnamese film with the highest number of advance ticket sales ever (130,000 tickets). The appeal of "Tho Oi" was further demonstrated by its 50 billion VND revenue in less than a day after its official release.
Currently, Tran Thanh and the cast are actively promoting " Tho Oi" (Oh, Little Rabbit) at various cinemas. On his personal page, the director also shared information related to his work. "The laughter, the intimate moments shared, and the warm feelings that everyone has shown to the crew are incredibly meaningful gifts at the beginning of the year," Hari Won's husband expressed.
Tran Thanh talks about 'Tho Oi' (Oh, Rabbit)
"Rabbit, Oh My Rabbit" is a psychological drama that explores seemingly peaceful relationships that hide deep-seated hurt, conflict, and inner struggles. Notably, the main cast consists mostly of new faces, including Van Mai Huong, Phao, LyLy, and others. Speaking about the choice of these amateur actors for the project, Tran Thanh admitted that it was the young actors who surprised him with their abilities.
He said, "LyLy is naturally quiet because she's introverted, sometimes even negatively introverted, but after I saw the very feminine energy inside LyLy and gave her a difficult scene to try, I was truly convinced." Meanwhile, Vinh Dam was noted for his youth, only 22 years old. Tran Thanh commented on his junior: "I don't understand what you've been through to portray a married man with so much scheming."
Regarding Van Mai Huong, the director commented that his junior colleague is the most mature and experienced compared to the other actors. The singer herself brought her own creative touches to her role as Hai Lan, which pleased the director. "The nearly 10-minute dialogue in the film was Huong's own interpretation, not 100% of what I wrote for her," he shared.
Tran Thanh also admitted that competitive pressure is unavoidable when making films, but that's also the motivation to persevere. "If you ask if I want to surpass Mai 's record ? Absolutely! Making films requires profit, how can you say you don't? Anyone who says filmmaking doesn't need money is lying; you need money to make more films. I'm very honest, straightforward, and frank; when making films, I want to win. I think in the near future, when audiences trust Vietnamese films and go to the cinemas, we will be able to dream of higher revenues," Tran Thanh stated.
Source: Thanh Nien Newspaper
