Thai Hoa and Le Phuong play husband and wife for the first time in 10 years.
In the film 'The Downstream War', Thai Hoa plays a grumpy car mechanic, while Le Phuong transforms with a strong-willed character, a stark contrast to her previous submissive image.
Thai Hoa and his fear of 'good actors'
Following the success of several film projects, actor Thai Hoa returns to the small screen with the television series 'The Lower River War'. He plays Sang, a car mechanic and the breadwinner of his family. The character appears gruff and naive on the outside, but is kind-hearted and harbors many secrets on the inside.
Sharing his reasons for participating in television dramas, Thai Hoa said he enjoys the time he gets to live longer within the story and character. Although recognized as one of the leading actors, he humbly stated: "I'm still exploring acting. The most satisfying aspect of this profession is when you understand more about your skills and yourself through each role." He also admitted that he's afraid of being praised as a good actor.
Le Phuong and her transformation with a strong, distinctive role.
Meanwhile, actress Le Phuong expressed excitement about what she considers the most unusual role of her career. In contrast to the gentle, submissive characters she usually plays, this role marks a 180-degree change in personality. Le Phuong's husband, Trung Kien, also expressed surprise at his wife being offered such a strong-willed role.
A reunion on set after a decade.
'The Downstream War' marks the reunion of Thai Hoa and Le Phuong after 10 years since the film 'Silk Eyes' (2015). This is also the first time the two have played husband and wife on screen.
Le Phuong said she learned a lot from Thai Hoa's professional attitude. However, she also revealed that her co-star often changes dialogue or plot points between scenes, requiring her to always be ready to improvise. Thai Hoa explained that he does this to avoid repetition in his acting style. He also praised Le Phuong's professionalism and dedication to perfecting her role.
'The Downstream War': Inspired by the work 'The Picked-Up Wife'
The film tells the story of a poor three-generation family living in the city, facing the risk of losing their only home. From here, family conflicts and secrets are gradually revealed through tragicomic situations. The film's script is inspired by the literary work 'The Picked-Up Wife' by writer Kim Lân.
The series consists of 12 episodes and is directed by Mr. Tô. Besides Thái Hòa and Lê Phương, the cast also includes People's Artist Thanh Nam, Meritorious Artist Kim Phương, Tiểu Bảo Quốc, Trịnh Thảo, Trần Nhậm, and Ngọc Trai. 'The Downstream War' will air at 8 PM every Thursday and Friday on VieON, starting October 23rd.
