Recently, the producer of "Bac Thuong" officially announced the broadcast schedule in early March. In addition to the new poster, the film crew actively shares behind-the-scenes stories related to the cast.
In an interview with Sohu, director Dieu Hieu Phong said that he was very worried about the suitability between the appearance of Bai Lu and the character Ha Phuong Hoa.
He said that the actress's delicate beauty may not fully reflect the image of "little Emperor Hoa Nhai" - a girl who grew up on the canal, had experienced many storms, had a free-spirited, straightforward personality, and was thorny.
In particular, in the early stages of the film, this character needs to show simplicity, rusticity, and not being flashy. Bach Loc's delicate appearance may reduce the authenticity and nostalgia of the work.
However, this problem was solved by adjusting the appearance. Bach Loc has proactively changed her appearance by dyeing her skin dark, wearing steel toothbrushes and makeup that fade the inherent sharpness.
The changes helped her look simple, almost like an ordinary girl in the countryside. Director Dieu Hieu Phong commented that Bach Loc correctly portrayed the character's condition, fully conveying the spirit of Ha Phuong Hoa - the woman who experienced it, after many ups and downs, she truly touched her true beauty.
The director also believes that Bai Lu was born and raised in Jiangsu and has certain similarities with the female lead in the film. The combination of the typical gentleness of the South and Bach Loc's opened personality has created more depth for the character.
The groundbreaking look in "Bac Thuong" not only dispelled the director's initial concerns but also marked an important turning point in Bai Lu's career.
According to screenwriter Trieu Dong Linh, Bach Loc is gradually escaping the sweet image of idol films to try her hand at works with realistic themes. During filming, she always tried to improve her acting, refresh her image, and was not afraid to " worsen" herself to suit a variety of roles.
"North Up" was scheduled to air from 3.3 on CCTV1 prime time. In addition, the film will be shown online on the iQIYI platform.
The film revolves around young people growing up on the canal, from Hoa Lo to Beijing. Together they went through their innocent youth, the periods of both positivity and difficulty when starting a career. When glory or failure have become a thing of the past, they once again return to the Hoa street by the canal, searching for their true self and sense of existence.
After the success of a series of historical films such as "Chau Sinh Nhu Co", "Ninh An Nhu Mong", "Bach Nguyet Phan Tinh"... this is a rare modern film project that Bach Loc participated in acting. Therefore, she received a lot of expectations from fans.
