What happened to the film 'Closing the Deal' starring Quyen Linh and Thuy Tien?
Speaking to Thanh Nien newspaper, Mr. Dang Tran Cuong, Director of the Department of Cinema, said that as of April 17th, the Department had not yet received the review dossier for the film "Chot Don" (Closing the Deal). After one postponement, the fate of this work has sparked much curiosity.
The movieConfirm the order.Starring Thuy Tien and Quyen Linh in the lead roles, the film is facing an uncertain future after announcing its release date has been postponed from March to June 2025. Although recent controversies surrounding the main cast are raising concerns about the film's fate, it cannot be denied that the movie still contains many appealing elements due to its timely release.
Confirm the order.This marks Thuy Tien's second foray into acting.Lynx(2024). Under the direction of Bảo Nhân and Namcito, the film tells the story of Hoàng Linh (Thùy Tiên), a young and capable female director in the booming world of online livestreaming sales. Amidst the era of online shopping, Hoàng Linh emerges as a true "sales closing champion".
The three-month delay in release has raised many big questions.Confirm the order.Initially, the reason given was the need for more time for post-production. However, the film is now facing the risk of being shelved due to controversies involving Thuy Tien and Quyen Linh.
From a beloved beauty queen, Thùy Tiên is now facing a wave of criticism related to her advertising of Kera vegetable candy products. Although she has apologized and admitted her mistakes, many viewers have yet to accept her apology.
Besides Thuy Tien,Confirm the order.The film also features Quyền Linh, who plays Uncle An, a "two-in-one" office worker and ride-hailing motorbike driver. The film's appeal lies in the unusual connection between Hoàng Linh and Uncle An. Overcoming age and background barriers, they conquer the highly competitive online sales arena together.
Along with the problem of artists engaging in excessive advertising, Quyền Linh's name has also been mentioned, significantly impacting the overall image of the group.Confirm the order.This led to the film being judged not only on its content but also on the reputation of those involved.
If an actor is involved in a scandal, will the film be banned?
Thùy Tiên previously shared with the press that she had meticulously prepared for the role of Hoàng Linh, spending time researching real-life livestreams and observing how KOLs sell products to build the character. Thanks to this, Thùy Tiên hopes to bring to life a Hoàng Linh who is strong-willed and decisive, not only a "livestream queen" but also a powerful woman facing the pressures of work and life. [Trailer of]Confirm the order.This has revealed a strong, assertive Hoang Linh with "rebellious" lines, showing a "transformation" in Thuy Tien's image compared to her previous beauty queen persona.
An unfortunate coincidence is that the film's theme of livestreaming online sales mirrors the recent scandal involving Thuy Tien and Quyen Linh. The Miss Grand International 2021 winner is embroiled in a scandal for falsely advertising Kera vegetable candy and is under investigation by authorities, even facing a temporary travel ban. This has severely damaged her public image. Ironically, the film's content revolves around livestreaming sales, a practice Thuy Tien previously employed to promote the controversial product. This has been met with strong public disapproval and sparked a boycott campaign.
Besides that, Quyền Linh has also been involved in controversies related to television programs and suspected milk advertisements. Although the male MC has spoken out to explain, these controversies have still somewhat affected his reputation, potentially causing viewers to draw parallels between situations in the film and real-life events, affecting audience reception of the film.
Mr. Dang Tran Cuong, Director of the Department of Cinematography, stated that they have not yet received the film crew's appraisal documents.Confirm the order.According to the director, once the film crew submits the application, the results will be available within 15 days at the latest.
When a reporter asked, "Are there any cases where a film fails the censorship process due to controversy?", Mr. Dang Tran Cuong stated that they would follow the Film Law. "However, that law does not yet contain regulations related to artists having problems or being involved in controversies. The Film Law reflects the quality of films and the censorship process, but it is governed by other legal documents related to criminal and civil matters...", Mr. Cuong added.
Neither the director nor the distributor has yet commented when questioned by the press about this film.
