The AI short film "Tuyet Son Cuu Ho Ly" is becoming a phenomenon on social networks in China, not only because of its impressive images but also thanks to its creative storytelling, combining Eastern fairy tale elements and modern technology.
Many people were surprised because the short film produced by 4 young people with a cost of 40 CNY (about 153,000 VND) but attracted 500 million views and caused a social media storm.
The line "Have you ever saved a fox on a snow mountain?" has become the catchphrase of young Chinese people at the present time.
Few people know that behind this trend is a story imbued with human philosophy about gratitude, originating from an ancient Buddhist proverb.
According to legend, there were 500 foxes living relying on a lion in the forest, thanks to eating leftover food to survive. When the lion encountered an accident and fell into a deep hole, most of the flock of foxes ran away.
Only 1 lion remained, remembering the old gratitude, persistently filling with soil and rocks for many days to save the lion from danger. This simple but profound story has long become a symbol of loyalty and repayment.
Inspired by that spirit, "Tuyet Son Cuu Ho Ly" recreated the story in a completely new way. The video uses many generative techniques using artificial intelligence, and also has a nostalgic visual style reminiscent of Hong Kong (China) martial arts films of the 1960s. The ly character is humanized into a woman, opening up a familiar storyline about "Gratitude".
However, the story suddenly turns in a completely different direction at the end. When the main character meets the "benefactor", the person appearing is not the fox as expected, but the braised duck he once left behind. This character calls himself the "abandoned duck" and begins a tricky revenge scene.
This intentional irrationality has stimulated the online community to create a series of memes, contributing to spreading the trend at breakneck speed.
Not stopping at cyberspace, the appeal of the film also spreads to real life. In Kaohsiung (Taiwan, China), the "Frog Valley" area of Noi Mon Wild Forest Animal School suddenly became a sought-after destination. Many tourists come here just to see the foxes in real life with their own eyes after watching videos.
According to representatives of the conservation area, this place currently raises many different species of foxes such as red foxes, polar foxes and silver foxes, with a total number of up to dozens of individuals. The surge in public interest is seen as a direct effect from the "Snow Mountain Rescues Foxes" fever.
From an ancient fable to a video product applying modern AI technology, "Tuyet son cuu ho ly" shows how creative content can transcend time and space limits.
Not only entertainment, this phenomenon also reflects a new trend in storytelling - where tradition and technology go hand in hand to create unique experiences for the public.
