After a period of silence, Duong Mich confirmed that she will return to the small screen in June with the urban film project "Those I once loved". However, the film encountered a storm before it could start filming when both male leads who were initially "targeted", Phung Thieu Phong and Trieu Huu Dinh, refused to participate.
Replacing the male lead role was young actor Tran Hao Sam - who attracted attention through the movie "Kho Doan". Although he is a rising face and possesses acting ability, Tran Hao Sam still disappointed many audiences because it was difficult to compare with the two previous A-list actors. Even Duong Mich was criticized and criticized by the audience as "not running smoothly".
The film "The People I used to Love" is adapted from the original Japanese film. The film revolves around the female lead Du Nien Nien (Duong Mich) - a 39-year-old woman who has gone through three broken marriages and a turbulent career. The film promises to be a turning point in Duong Mich's transformation after a series of historical roles that were not as expected.
In addition to Tran Hao Sam, Duong Mich's two remaining male co-stars are Ly Quang Kien and Tran Minh Hao. Although the male cast has real talent, it is not enough to create media appeal as originally planned.
In particular, the film is also being compared strongly to "The Story of Hoa Hong" by Liu Yifei - a project with the same theme but with an A-list cast and explosive social media effects.
According to Zaobao, while the "little flower of the fields" of the same period such as Zhao Liying and Liu Yifei were successfully transforming, taking on heavy roles and entering the role of producer, Yang Mi was considered slower. Although she is still a name that attracts media attention, it seems that the path to repositioning the actress's image has not been really successful.
