The famous work of Hong Kong (China) cinema not only brings viewers back to the golden age of Chinese cinema but is also an opportunity to enjoy the legendary combination between Truong Quoc Vinh and Mai Diem Phuong.
Adapted from the novel of the same name by writer Lý Bích Hoa, "Yên Chi Khâu" tells a tragic love story between Như Hoa - a famous playboy and young master Trần Chấn Bang (Thập Nhị Thiếu) - played by Trương Quốc Vinh. Their deep love could not overcome the strict barriers of contemporary society, leading to a fateful choice that made the story one of the most haunting love stories in Asian cinema.
Under the direction of director Guan Jinping, the film is not only a romantic love story but also a nostalgic picture of Hong Kong (China) through two different historical periods. Artistic frames and a characteristic ghostly atmosphere have helped the work maintain its appeal for decades.
One of the factors that makes up the immortality of "Yen Chi Khau" is the excellent acting of Truong Quoc Vinh and Mai Diem Phuong. If Mai Diem Phuong successfully portrayed the image of Nhu Hoa proud but painful because of love, Truong Quoc Vinh conquered the audience with the image of Thirteenth Shao infatuated, romantic but full of remorse. The harmony of the two artists has created one of the most classic couples in Chinese cinema history.
Not only highly appreciated by experts, "Yen Chi Khau" also achieved great success at the box office and prestigious awards. At the 8th Hong Kong (China) Golden Statue Awards, the film won many important categories, including Best Film, Best Director and Best Actress. The work is also ranked in the list of 100 best Chinese films of all time.
The return of "Yen Chi Khau" on the big screen is considered a rare opportunity for Vietnamese audiences to enjoy a cinematic masterpiece with better image quality restored, and at the same time relive the emotions that once made a monument of Hong Kong (China) cinema.
