Inspired by the real life in the highlands, the work "Green Highlands" opens up a majestic, rustic but also full of concern picture of the Central Highlands in preserving peace for each village.
Not choosing a rigid way of telling stories, the film touches the emotions of viewers thanks to a humane perspective, going deep into everyday life and strong village and neighborhood relationships.
The main conflict line of the film revolves around the conspiracy of a group of bad actors led by Ro Lan Lok (Meritorious Artist Hoang Hai). Taking advantage of the simplicity and difficult circumstances of a part of the people, this group uses money and religious cover to spread suspicion, dragging people away from a peaceful lifestyle.
The film clearly reflects the reality of subjects using social networks to draw up false promises, turning gullible women and young people into tools to divide the great village unity bloc.
Faced with the complicated situation, Lieutenant Colonel Pham Minh (Ha Viet Dung) along with Captain Quang Tuan (Xuan Phuc) and police officers in charge of the area understood that administrative orders could not replace sincere understanding.
The film spends a lot of time depicting the image of the green-shirted soldier implementing the motto "eating together, living together, working together, speaking the same language as the people". They not only prevent bad behavior early but are also ready to wade through streams and forests, go to the fields with people to harvest crops, repair roofs after storms and carry old people and young children for medical examination and treatment.
That dedication and simplicity of the green-shirted soldiers has erased all distances, rekindling the people's love and trust in the police force.
The highlight of the work also lies in promoting the role of prestigious village elders and progressive religious dignitaries. The compassionate and reasonable teachings of village elders by the fire of the Rong house are a solid spiritual support for young people.
The film also brought many tears through the story of misguided lives like young A Dung.
Listening to the unrealistic enticement, A Dui left the village and fled, leaving pain and a burden of debt for his elderly father. Only when he endured being treated badly in a foreign land did he deeply understand the sacred value of his homeland.
Besides the security story, "The Green Highlands" is also attractive because of its natural space and vibrant local culture. Vast red hills, pristine waterfalls and majestic Rong houses appear beautifully through each frame.
The rhythm of life in the great forest is honored through the majestic sound of gongs and chiengs in the festival night, a cup of warm rice wine with human love, brilliant brocade costumes and the vibrant sound of the T'dan. Traditional identity is the root that connects generations, protecting people's souls from external temptations.
The work leaves a complete aftertaste with the radiant smiles of the people beside the flickering fire. The lasting peace of the great forest is nurtured by the dedication of soldiers, the wisdom of the elders and the love of life of each citizen.
