In the movie, Mai Tai Phen plays Tai - a gentle man, living simply in the Mekong Delta. The trailer opens with everyday slices at the fish market, where friends comment that he is "handsome, good at cooking but no one pays attention". However, an incident occurs when his mother - Mrs. Phuc (Meritorious Artist Hanh Thuy) - is kidnapped. From here, Tai is pushed into a dangerous journey, confronting many forces in the underworld.
The images of Mrs. Phuc being submerged in the river, hanging on a crane truck or locked in a container create a tense atmosphere. At the same time, there are a series of scenes of drivers being stuck, transporting smuggled goods, fighting on cranes... showing that the film is imbued with river and water action colors.
Sharing about the project, My Tam said: "Tai is a movie with many different love pieces created. There is family affection, village love, brotherly love and even love between couples even if it is just fleeting. I really like the way director Mai Tai Phen made this movie. You are always determined, a bit stubborn but still know how to listen to the majority. I believe many people will feel touched by Tai".
The female singer's assessment shows the trust in Mai Tai Phen in the role of director. This is a project where he is both the main actor and directs directing. The male actor said that the characters in the film are all "tailor-made" carefully for each actor, in order to maximize personal strengths.
Mai Tai Phen shared: "I don't dare to self-assess my film, but I see the efforts of the entire crew. I look forward to introducing Tai to the audience on March 8th". He believes that the film not only revolves around action elements but also focuses on choices and the price to pay when people are pushed into harsh circumstances.
The trailer also reveals the villain roles played by Sy Toan and Tran Kim Hai, creating many layers of conflict surrounding money and personal grudges. In particular, My Tam's appearance at the end with the line "Who can't speak in time?" is considered a knot opening a new turning point for the story.
According to information from the producer, the film gathers many familiar faces such as Meritorious Artist Hanh Thuy, Hong Anh, Kieu Trinh, Quang Trung, Vinh Rau... The film is scheduled to premiere from March 6, 2026.
