With the main story of Hoang (Avin Lu)'s journey to fulfill his wish to "men" - a patient with atherosclerosis ( ALS syndrome) and only 1 month to live, this seemingly sensitive desire becomes special material for the film "The Last Dream" to exploit the 18+ factor boldly but humanely.
Sharing about this choice, director Doan Si Nguyen affirmed that the 18+ element is not intended to cause shock or create visual effects, but comes from a sincere, legitimate desire of the character at a brilliant youthful age. I believe that when I portray a story where the character really desires something with a good reason, this is truly a worthy story, he said.
However, right from the moment they read the script, the actors admitted that they were somewhat hesitant about this sensitive topic. Actress Quynh Ly said: "On paper, it is a wish suitable for the circumstances of an 18-year-old boy, but to realize it through images and make the audience believe that, this is a completely difficult story."
Not hesitating to challenge himself with bold scenes, Avin Lu attracted attention when he showed a sensitive 18+ scene in the movie "The Last Dredder". With the behind-the-scenes segment that has just been released revolving around the scene of Avin Lu and the female nurse on the hospital bed, the film crew of "The Last wish" did not hesitate to play big when revealing a close-up of the scene of this bold scene.
Specifically, the actor must seek the help of a "professional tool" to ensure authenticity and appropriate restraint on screen. Sharing about the process of transforming into the character Hoang, Avin Lu shared that he understood and loved the character. Avin felt that Hoang's wish in the film was very naive and pure. Avin did not see it as a bad thing. Only when Hoang believes in relatives and friends, does he choose to express his thoughts and wishes for the rest of his life, the actor said.
The film will be released in theaters nationwide from July 4, 2025.
