The main cast of the movie 'Village Ghost' then and now

TV seriesVillage ghost(Directed by Nguyen Huu Phan) released in 2007, adapted from the novel of the same name by writer Trinh Thanh Phong. The work is set in a poor rural area of ​​Northern Vietnam in the 1980s, reflecting the backward subsidized economy and the moral decay of local officials who prioritized personal and family interests.

After airing, the series garnered acclaim for its innovative script and the consistent performances of its cast.Village ghostawardSilver KiteIn 2007, in the Television category, director Nguyen Huu Phan shared that he faced difficulties in selecting suitable actors who could embody the personalities of characters living during a difficult and turbulent period. Artist Bui Bai Binh, the late actor Hong Son, Kim Oanh, Phung Cuong... were among those entrusted by the director with key roles.

People's Artist Bui Bai Binh

Artist Bui Bai Binh plays Tong - a cunning and scheming character. Previously, the artist was famous for playing kind and honest characters like Hoa.Guava seasonBoardLife and journeysIn 2006, Bui Bai Binh was encouraged by director Nguyen Huu Phan to play a villainous role. When he received the script...Village ghostThe actor was initially apprehensive because the character of Tong was completely different from the films he had previously participated in. After pondering the plot for a year, he finally accepted the role.

The role of Tòng marked a turning point for Bùi Bài Bình. Wherever he went, he was disliked by audiences because of the despicable nature of the character Tòng. During a film event in Ninh Bình, a local official commented that looking at his face made them "want to smash the TV." After the film, the artist continued to participate in many television projects. In 2011, he was awarded the title of People's Artist. In 2015, he portrayed Ho Chi Minh in the film "The Prophet" directed by Vương Đức and written by Hoàng Nhuận Cầm.

Late actor Hong Son

Actor Hong Son played the role of Do, a modern-day "Chi Pheo" (a notorious character in Vietnamese literature known for his drunkenness and disruptive behavior in the village), but who was inherently kind and good-natured. Hong Son proactively requested the role of Do because he wanted a change of pace after playing a series of villainous roles. At that time, he had already achieved success in both theater and film with his works:I and us(a play by Luu Quang Vu)The woman playing in the sand,The nameless eucalyptus tree,Reed grassPeople from Hanoi...

The success of the role helped Hong Son win the hearts of the audience, after a period of crisis due to addiction and gambling. However, in 2008, he was involved in a traffic accident, breaking both legs while traveling from Lang Son to Hanoi. After being discharged from the hospital, he continued acting, living alone in a rented house in Gia Lam. In 2011, he passed away at the age of 54 from a heart attack.

Meritorious Artist Kim Oanh

Kim Oanh once begged the director to let her play Lo – a feisty, unmarried, and petty-stealing woman who was pregnant out of wedlock. At that time, the actress was already famous for her role as Tuyet in "Candles in the Night." With her distinctive appearance, sharp eyes, and thin lips, Kim Oanh had no difficulty playing the role of Lo. From her gestures and glaring eyes to her sharp, confrontational dialogue, the actress left a lasting impression.

Kim Oanh previously worked at the Youth Theatre, then at Vietnam Television. She married in 2006 but quickly divorced. In 2013, Kim Oanh reprised her role as Ló in the second part of the series.Village ghostButThe Haunted Village - 10 years later.In the latest installment, Ms. Lo has become wealthier thanks to compensation money from the land development project. In 2018, Kim Oanh sat on the judging panel of the show "Gương mặt thân quen" (Familiar Faces) alongside Dam Vinh Hung and Quang Linh. Currently, she still performs occasionally and is quite private about her personal life.

Phung Cuong

Actor Phùng Cường played the role of Ất, the son of Mr. Tòng – a mischievous and insolent young man. Ất was once the "ringleader" who rented out pornographic tapes for the village youths to watch. This character is famous for the line: "My father is the big ghost, I'm the little ghost." At that time, Phùng Cường was a new actor, having just graduated from the training course of the Television Film Production Center, Vietnam Television. However, he was trusted by the director to take on a challenging role.

Twelve years after the film aired, Ất remains the most memorable role in Phùng Cường's career. He says that wherever he goes, audiences still mention him by the nickname "that guy Ất." Phùng Cường has also participated in other films:Wind of Kinh Village, Village of Unmarried Women, Touching the Memory, Running Away from Youth...He continued to star in the second part.Village ghost- At this time, after 10 years of wandering, Ất returned to the village, becoming a "new ghost" in the era of opening up. He also ventured into the field of directing. In real life, he married Phương Thúy - the third-place winner of the 2013 Sao Mai folk music competition.