Based on the novel of the same name by Jiu Yue Xi, “The White Olive Tree” revolves around the love story of mine clearance engineer Li Quan (Chen Zhe Yuan) and war correspondent Song Ran (Liang Jie).
The film officially aired on February 1, and received mixed opinions about the content, camera angles, film color... However, on the second day of screening, a part of the audience paid attention and placed their hopes on the work's "comeback".
The main reason comes from the fact that "The White Olive Tree" has entered the main plot, the male and female leads, although having feelings for each other, still have the will and effort to build their own careers.
Besides, the acting skills of the main couple, especially Tran Triet Vien, scored points. In addition to his appearance, the actor was praised for his good eyesight, impressively transforming into the role of the ideal guy - Ly Toan - a delicate, polite and warm person.
The scene where the male lead helps the female lead defuse the bomb convinces viewers with its authenticity as Ly Toan has to both defuse the mine and reassure Tong Nhiem.
The fact that Tran Triet Vien and Luong Khiet look good together in the same frame, their acting is good; or the way the screenwriter builds the main couple's budding feelings naturally, keeping the warmth, gentleness and awkwardness when they first meet is also a factor that keeps the audience in front of the screen.
However, the audience also expressed their wish that the production team would speed up the pace and rhythm of the film. The characters' long dialogues and the overuse of slow motion scenes were also requested to be reduced because they were unnecessary.
However, whether "The White Olive Tree" can "turn the tide" in the upcoming journey is still very unpredictable, when the film's broadcasting efficiency is not positive, the temperature score increases slowly, and advertising is low.
This is considered a pity compared to the high investment level of the film, along with the fact that the male lead Tran Triet Vien devoted a lot of effort to the project.
Not only was he the one who recommended Luong Khiet for the female lead role because he recognized her ability, the actor also lost nearly 10 kg to match the image of the character Ly Toan.
Tran Triet Vien revealed that he continuously reduced his intake of starch and combined it with high-intensity exercise to lose weight. Along with that, he honed his skills and was determined to "act well" so as not to disappoint everyone, especially the producer who trusted him with the male lead role.
