The film about Trinh Cong Son's love story with a Japanese girl has officially started filming, with an investment of nearly 40 billion VND.
The movie about the love story between the late talented musician and a Japanese girl "Em va Trinh" has an investment budget of more than 40 billion VND, expected to be released on April 1, 2021, exactly 20 years since Trinh Cong Son's death.
After having to postpone filming many times due to the Covid-19 epidemic, finally, the filmmoviesMe and Trinhwill officially start filming in early November with an impressive production team. According to information from the producer, this is a groundbreaking project, with a record investment in the history of domestic cinema. The setting spans from the years when musiciansTrinh Cong SonFrom 20 to over 40 years old, the film's budget is expected to be up to 40 billion VND.
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The news that the movie "Em va Trinh" has officially started filming has fans eagerly awaiting its release date. |
The film will take the audience back to the 1960s - 1990s, the time when Trinh Cong Son's immortal songs were born.Me and Trinhtells the story of a special encounter between Michiko, a Japanese girl, and a talented musician. Initially, they were fans who wanted to do a music thesis, but the interviews gradually became romantic when Michiko secretly fell in love with Trinh Cong Son.
As for the talented male musician, the appearance of Michiko evokes memories of his youth and past beauties, including a passionate love affair with Dao Anh.Me and TrinhOpens up the charming world of Trinh's music with romantic love pieces, full of emotions but no less modern and fresh.
Director Phan Gia Nhat Linh shared that the work is not just a simple descriptive film but aims to convey a vivid film flow with real, never-before-seen details about musician Trinh Cong Son.
According to Ms. Trinh Vinh Trinh - the musician's sister, before the project was carried out, there were many requests sent in wishing to bring Trinh Cong Son's life to the big screen. However, she refused all of them because the script did not follow closely and she did not fully understand the musician "Noi vong tay lon". With this project, she and her husband expressed their respect for art and will fully support the film crew.
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Me and TrinhThe poster was released to arouse curiosity, making the audience look forward to the day the male lead is revealed. |
Director Nguyen Quang Dung - son of writer Nguyen Quang Sang was chosen as production consultant. The family chose to work with director Nhat Linh and Nguyen Quang Dung because they trusted their abilities and understanding of the musician. Mrs. Trinh shared that Nguyen Quang Dung was like a close nephew in the family, who used to write songs.Mom is awaywith Trinh Cong Son.
Script "Me and Trinh"The film revolves around the life and music of Trinh Cong Son, spanning from the 1960s to the 1990s. The highlight of the film is the love story between the late musician and Michiko Yoshii - a girl who has a great love for Vietnamese culture and is pursuing a master's degree in anti-war music by Trinh Cong Son.
Michiko Yoshii came to Vietnam and fell in love with Trinh Cong Son. Although they planned to get married, the wedding did not take place due to differences in customs. This is the first time the little-known love story between the late musician and the Japanese girl has been recreated on screen.
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The film casting location was a recreation of Trinh Cong Son's original room at his private home. |
Movie project "Me and Trinh"started filming in early November and is expected to premiere in April 2021, the 20th anniversary of the death of the late musician Trinh Cong Son. Currently, the crew has not announced the main cast. This is one of the projectsVietnamese moviesmost anticipated in 2021.