The image is designed with the face of the character Tai (played by Mai Tai Phen) as the center. The eyes of the character are the most prominent highlight: deep, heavy and full of tension, like containing a lifetime of hardship to let go. The gaze is not directed directly at the viewer but slightly downwards, creating the feeling that Tai is facing his own inner world rather than the outside world.
Those eyes both carry the tiredness of an experienced person, and reflect the hesitation of someone who wants to step out of the dark but is still held back by invisible constraints.
The special point of the poster lies in the composition of two women integrated inside Tai's own body. This image evokes a feeling like vivid pieces of memory, showing that his life is deeply influenced by two important figures.
In the inner layer of the picture is Tai's mother - Mrs. Phuc with a harsh appearance, a resigned gaze. Next to her is Mrs. Lanh, a woman with a cold, controlling demeanor. Both appear in the gambling den setting, as symbols of the wrong choices that dragged Tai into the vortex of fate.
In the frame, Ms. Phuc is playing cards under the guidance of Ms. Lanh. One person exudes manipulation, the other has a dependent look, as if every decision is made by someone else. Putting these two women inside Tai's body is considered symbolic image intention: they are the past, a mental burden that he cannot escape.
The movie "Tai" is expected to be released in theaters in the spring of 2026.
