Red Rain is a feature film about revolutionary war, script by writer Chu Lai, inspired and fictionalized by the event of 81 days and nights of heroic and resilient fighting in the war to protect the ancient citadel of Quang Tri in 1972,
The teaser trailer begins with the rear-wing scene sharing the scenes with the young soldiers. No tears, no attraction, everything is understood, every small separation is aimed at great solidarity for the whole country.
The image of the soldiers with their colorful faces but brightly smiling while looking at the charming little bird further gives the audience hope for their strong vitality, of the nation before the war. Not only a film about a fierce war, it is also a tragic story about a journey of hope to unity and freedom.
Along with the teaser trailer is the teaser poster, although depicting a smoldering battlefield scene, the bright eyes and confiding faces of the soldiers still shine with determination and faith in the happy ending of the war.
Entering the site of the ancient citadel, a bright spot of fireworks exploded, a look at the black sky, the regretful voice of the character Ta (Phuong Nam) about the promising future of his comrades who have just met, and those who are immersed in the water of the Thach Han River reminded us of the most difficult and fierce things still ahead.
Director Dang Thai Huyen shared: I hope the audience will not only see this war with their eyes, but also feel it with their hearts. This is a film in which each character is built with deep gratitude for the generation that sacrificed for today's peace".
Production director Kieu Thanh Thuy was also moved: We have put all our efforts into recreating the fierce but also emotional battlefield atmosphere. This is a film that requires a very high commitment from the entire crew, not only in terms of technique, but also in terms of emotions and responsibility for history.
At the end of the teaser, the soldiers sang together: "ra di den vu ngan cong tuong" "ra di di di di di duong tuong tuong". The young soldiers with a bright future, put aside all plans and dreams to enter the most arduous battlefield at that time, kept their oath "determined to die for the Fatherland to live" and preserved the ancient citadel to the end.
Actor Hua Vi Van shared: Each scene is like a journey back to the roots. Amidst the simulated smoke and fire, I really feel the life-and-death atmosphere close to the edge that the previous generation has experienced. A sacred cinematic experience.
Red Rain kicks off on August 22, 2025.
