Over the past time, Esther Yu has faced no small amount of pressure. The movie "Song Quy" once did not achieve the expected effect, while the project "Truong Sinh Cot" also encountered many obstacles in the selection of male leads before Hau Minh Hao joined the film crew.
However, the actress's appeal is still very large. According to Chinese media, Ngu Thu Han's unreleased projects have reached more than 75 million views on the Weibo platform, showing that she is still one of the outstanding faces of the generation of actresses born after 1995.
In "Xan nhu phan tinh", Ngu Thu Han plays a psychology PhD who is falsely accused in her work. After the incident, the character returns to the countryside to participate in teaching, accompanying a retired football coach to help students in special circumstances.
Different from the sweet, lovely image that has been associated with Ngu Thu Han's name for many years, this character requires calmness, maturity and the ability to handle complex psychological situations. This is considered a step to help the actress escape the image of a "beauty specializing in romance movies" that once caused her to receive many mixed opinions.
The most notable point of "Xan nhu phan tinh" is not in the love story but in the combination of many elements such as psychology, sports, youth and healing journey. The film is adapted from the novel "Hiep lo" by Truong Nhi, directed by Ly Thanh Dung.
Besides Ngu Thu Han, the work also features Tran Tinh Kha as the male lead. Previously, the actor made his mark through his natural acting ability in some youth projects. In addition, the film gathers many veteran faces such as Phung Loi, Ly Lap Quan, Cung Boi Bat, along with the participation of Ma Ba Khien and Ta Kha Dan.
According to many opinions, this script choice shows that Esther Yu is proactively reinventing herself instead of continuing to follow the beaten path that once created success. If she was previously often remembered for her lively and cute roles, this return is the image of a mature woman, using professional knowledge to solve problems instead of relying on familiar lovely expressions.
