3 impressive television roles of Quoc Tuan

The actor made a big impression with films like "12A and 4H", "Those Who Live Beside Me" and "The Village Trumpeter"...

Minh in '12A and 4H'

12A and 4H is a television series adapted from the novel Farewell to Summer, directed by Bui Thac Chuyen. The series depicts the thoughts and feelings of graduating high school students, centered around the 4H group, which includes Hang, Ha, Hoa, and Han.

After airing in 1995, 12A and 4H quickly became a sensation among high school and college students. The characters in the film left a deep impression on the audience, especially the roles of teacher Minh (played by Quoc Tuan), class president Hang (played by Thu Huong), secretary Ha (played by Hue Anh), Hoa (played by An Quy), and Han (played by Thu Hien). The film played a major role in establishing the reputation of actor Quoc Tuan.

Quoc Tuan in "12A and 4H".

In 12A and 4H, Quoc Tuan plays Minh, a literature teacher and homeroom teacher of class 12A. Minh's romantic, handsome appearance, elegant demeanor, and poetic talent captivate the female students in their final year. Before moving to the city to teach and become the homeroom teacher of class 12A, Minh was married to a pragmatic and shrewish woman.

Meanwhile, he receives attention from his student Hang (played by Thu Huong) - a bright, gentle, delicate class president who loves literature and poetry. Teacher Minh becomes a source of emotional support for Hang when she suffers from an unhappy family life. His loveless marriage leaves Minh disillusioned, and he gradually falls for Hang's pure affection.

At the time of filming 12A and 4H, Quoc Tuan was still a relatively new face in the film industry. The film's success after airing quickly caught the attention of directors in both television and film. He appeared frequently on television playing kind and good-natured roles in films such as "Those Who Live Beside Me," "The Village Headman," etc.

Thi in 'Those Who Live Beside Me'

"Those Who Live Beside Me" tells the story of Thi's life from high school to middle age. Directed by Dang Tat Binh, the film aired in 1996. Thi was born into a poor family, had to drop out of school to become a carpenter, and then joined the army.

Throughout his time in the military, Thi always nurtured a passion for learning and diligently prepared for the university entrance exams. After his discharge, Thi was admitted to a prestigious university in Hanoi. He had to work many manual labor jobs, including washing dishes at a pho restaurant, to earn money to cover his tuition fees.

Quoc Tuan in "Those Who Live Beside Me"

Thi's experience, calm demeanor, gentle nature, and kindness attract Ngoc Ha (played by People's Artist Lan Huong, 'The Little Girl from Hanoi'), a student from a wealthy family. Thi and Ngoc Ha become lovers and then marry despite their differences in background and circumstances.

Thi's life became more relaxed after graduating and being retained by the university as a lecturer. His excellent academic and research achievements gave him the opportunity to study abroad for a master's and then a doctorate. After a long separation, Thi's wife fell for another man. Thi's return could not mend their relationship. His life in his later years became sad when his wife took their child and went abroad with her lover.

Quoc Tuan's natural acting and ability to embody the character of Thi helped him continue to win the hearts of television viewers. In the 1995-1996 television drama poll organized by VTV, Quoc Tuan received the Best Actor award for this role.

Kien in 'The Village Trumpeter'

The film "The Village Trumpeter" was directed by Phi Tien Son in 2001. It consists of 5 episodes with themes including: Blind Cat Catching Fried Fish, The Power of Straw and the Ruin of Stone, The King's Law Loses to Village Customs, Keeping Bees in Your Sleeves, and Doing Good Deeds Brings Good Fortune.

In contrast to his previous roles as a scholar or soldier, Quoc Tuan plays a naive, simple farmer in the film "The Village Headman's Trumpeter." His character, Kien, is cheerful, humorous, and well-liked by many. He had no intention of running for village headman, but was nevertheless elected by the villagers.

Lacking experience and with a simple, unpretentious lifestyle, Kien encountered many comical and awkward situations while serving as village head. However, his efforts in building the village were always appreciated and recognized by the villagers.

Quoc Tuan in "The Village Trumpeter"

This was Quoc Tuan's first comedic role in his career. His acting was so natural that the real farmers and village chiefs present on set commented that he acted as if he wasn't acting at all. Many years after the film aired, the actor still vividly remembers the humorous situations during filming.

After "The Village Headman's Trumpeter," Quoc Tuan participated less in television dramas to have more time to care for and treat his only son, who suffers from a rare disease. In recent years, he has switched to directing at the Vietnam Feature Film Studio.

According to Ngoisao