Chinese social networks are "setting up the wave" with a special video recording the moment Ho Ca hugged Duong Tu and gave her sincere compliments at the filming ceremony of the movie "Tree of Life". The veteran actor emotionally said, Youre so special.
This action quickly reached the top of the search list, becoming a hot topic on Weibo.
In the video, Ho Ca - who plays the role of Deputy District Chief of the Tang Da Kiet ethnic group - proactively approached and hugged Duong Tu, her co-star in the role of the female patrol police officer of Bach Cuc. He shared his admiration for his junior's professional spirit and efforts to overcome their limits during the harsh filming process that lasted for 186 days.
tre of Life was filmed entirely in Kekexili, Thanh Hai, a deserted land at an altitude of 4,800m above sea level, where the oxygen content is only about 60% compared to normal. The film crew had to work in harsh weather, with a temperature difference of up to 45°C between day and night, and frequent sand and snow storms. Producer Hong Hong Luong called this "the project with the highest casualty rate" of Chinh Ngo Duong Quang. Ambulances are on duty 24/7. to ensure the safety of the crew.
Yang Zi is noted for refusing to act in a stunt double, performing all the chasing scenes on snow at -20°C, falling more than 20 times in a day of filming but still persistent in completing it. The actress also cuts her hair short, leaves it exposed, accepts weight gain and leaves her skin cracked and red to truly express the change of the character Bach Cuc - from a young female police officer to a resilient environmental protectionist for 10 years.
Ho Ca - who is famous for his serious style also took on a deep role: he lived with a patrol team, digging the snow scene himself, causing both hands to be cold. When the film crew ended, the actor wrote in his farewell: "A tree shakes another tree, a generation passes on the spirit to the next generation".
In the film, Ho Ca's character Da Kiet is the teacher, the spiritual father guiding Bach Cuc - Duong Tu's character. When he disappeared in the middle of a forest protection journey, Bach Cuc continued his mission, becoming a symbol of will and faith.
The moment Ho Ca and Duong Tu hugged each other in the snow was not only a congratulation on the day of filming, but also a worthy recognition for the true spirit of artistic work. The audience commented that "The Tree of Life" promises to be one of the TV projects that will touch the hearts of viewers the most in 2026, when broadcast on the Chinese national platform.
