After four consecutive Tet movie seasons creating a buzz, this 2026 Tet, Tran Thanh continues to return to the theme of love and family but in a different shade. No longer purely humorous or familiar emotional slices, "Thỏ ơi!!" shows the ambition to delve deeper into the dark side of relationships, thereby creating a unique attraction in the Tet movie market that favors gentle colors.
The script revolves around the character Hai Linh - MC of the famous talk show Sister on the Shoulder played by female singer LyLy. On television, she is a rational, calm woman, always knowing how to listen and give sharp advice to hidden guests. However, an incident occurs when Nhat Ha (Phao) shares a personal story full of mysteries right on the program. From here, Hai Linh (LyLy) is gradually drawn into a series of secrets beyond control, forcing her to face the hidden corners in her own love life.
The highlight of "Thỏ ơi!!" lies in the way the film portrays toxic relationships with many different nuances.
Hai Lan's (Van Mai Huong) character line carries the aftertaste of a painful past, causing her to often conflict with her husband with jealousy and attacks, while her partner chooses to avoid instead of dialogue.
On the second line, Nhat Ha (Phao) is trapped in a controlled relationship when her boyfriend always imposes and manipulates emotions. As for Hai Linh (LyLy) - the seemingly most sober person, she gradually distances herself from The Phong (Vinh Dam) because she is engrossed in pursuing a career, and then she herself has to pay the price for the lack of connection.
The film leads the audience through many levels of emotions: from the sweet early days to when the pink layer gradually cracks, revealing the dark sides of suspicion, hurt and dependence. The interwoven storytelling structure, gradually revealing information and inserting unexpected turning points, helps the film's pace maintain its tension, while creating a feeling of curiosity throughout.
Although some opinions say that the heavy psychological material is not really "in tune with the Tet atmosphere", "Thỏ ơi!!" still scores points when bringing very life-like stories to the screen. Issues about marriage, family, and sharing between husband and wife are naturally integrated, creating moments of silence after climaxes. The contemplative dialogues not only aim to increase drama but also contribute to deepening the message, making viewers easily empathize.
It is noteworthy that the film does not impose right and wrong clearly. The characters are torn between love and dependence, between memories and fear of loss. Some choose to stay and endure, some decisively leave. Through this, the work reflects a common reality in young people's lives today: not everyone knows how to build a healthy relationship, even if they have stable economic conditions and social position.
The film's message does not just stop at the story of adultery or violence but extends to a more core issue: communication and connection. When the boundary between love and control becomes fragile, the lack of sharing will make the subtle conflict grow, and then in the end only arguing and separation remain. From another perspective, the work also suggests that in some cases, choosing to leave may be a way to protect yourself and learn to grow up.
For young audiences, "Thỏ ơi!!" becomes a strange spiritual "dish" in the Tet movie season - not too noisy but enough psychological depth to touch those who have experienced or witnessed many hurtful relationships in real life.
On February 17, the movie "Thỏ ơi!!" grossed about 13.2 billion VND, selling more than 135,000 tickets with nearly 3,700 screenings. This figure far surpasses the remaining competitors, showing a clear advantage in terms of interest and distribution system. Calculating the current total revenue and early ticket sales, the movie has reached about 20.4 billion VND, consolidating its leading position in the Tet box office this year.
