Not only attracting attention because of the rare intelligence topic on the small screen, the work also marks the return of actor Hua Vi Van after nearly 10 years of absence in the field of television dramas.
Dedication" recreates the secret operation journey of intelligence soldier Nguyen Thanh (code name P1) in Laos in the period 1957-1977. The character is built based on the prototype of Hero of the People's Armed Forces, Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Thieu Gioc.
The point that creates the appeal of the film lies in the approach to the intelligence topic in a realistic and psychologically rich direction. Instead of focusing on intense action scenes, the work exploits the long-lasting intellectual battle of a single-line agent, who has to live under many different identities to complete his mission.
The film also depicts the silent sacrifices of intelligence soldiers and their families in a turbulent historical period. Many viewers appreciate the neat, dramatic storytelling and the integration of historical events into the main character's activities.
Besides the content, the setting is also one of the plus points of "Dedication". The scenes were filmed in many localities in the country, the Vietnam - Laos border area and some foreign settings. The costume system, props and space with Indochinese colors of the 1960s-1970s contributed to increasing the authenticity of the work.
In the initial success of the film, Hua Vi Van is a name that received a lot of attention. Nearly a decade after "Fire Records: The Corpse Speaks", the male actor has returned to the small screen with a psychologically profound protagonist role.
Sharing with reporters about the reason for accepting to participate in the project, Hua Vi Van said he was convinced by the meaning of the film. The actor said: "This is not just a role but also an opportunity to contribute to expressing gratitude to the people who silently sacrificed and contributed to the country.
According to Hua Vi Van, what interests him most in the political - historical film genre is the opportunity to transform into characters with depth and social value. "I want to find new challenges and characters with more depth to refresh my professional emotions," he shared.
In addition to inner acting, the male actor also impressed when performing many dialogues in Lao, besides English and French. This is considered one of Hua Vi Van's biggest challenges in the filming process, because he had to spend a lot of time practicing pronunciation and intonation to create authenticity for the characters.
Besides Hua Vi Van, the film also features Dam Hang, Ngoc Thanh Tam, Meritorious Artist Ho Phong, People's Artist Tran Nhuong, Tien Loc and many other familiar faces.
After many years of absence on television, the intelligence film genre is showing signs of returning to "Than Hien". A script rich in historical material, attractive intellectual battles and the impressive reappearance of Hua Vi Van are factors that help the film receive increasing attention from audiences.
