Actress Khanh Ly, dressed in a traditional "ba ba" shirt and checkered scarf, attended the audition organized by the film crew on the morning of 18/5 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Khanh Ly's portrayal (left) and a reconstructed portrait of national hero Vo Thi Sau by the Vietnamese Soldier's Heart artist group in 2025.

Khanh Ly, 26 years old, is known for her role as Cam, a Cu Chi guerrilla fighter and daughter of Captain Bay Theo (played by Thai Hoa) in the 2025 film "Dia Dao". Her portrayal of a small yet brave and resilient character left a strong impression. She studied educational psychology at Ho Chi Minh City University of Pedagogy before gradually transitioning into acting. After "Dia Dao", she appeared in "Quan Ky Nam", directed by Leon Le.

Actress Lam Thanh My, a familiar face in many films, appeared at the first audition on 17/5.

Hoang Quan, producer of the film "Dat Do", stated that the most important criteria are suitability in appearance and age, with box office appeal not being the primary factor. According to him, the actress playing Sister Vo Thi Sau needs fierce eyes and an innocent look, capable of portraying her journey from childhood to maturity as a revolutionary.

Lam Thanh My, 21 years old, rose to prominence after participating in "Doat Hon" (2014), a film by Ham Tran. In the same year, Victor Vu invited her to star in "Scandal 2 - Hao Quang Tro Lai". In 2015, Victor Vu's adaptation of Nguyen Nhat Anh's novel, "Toi Thay Hoa Vang Tren Co Xanh", established her as a prominent child star in Vietnamese cinema.

Two actors from "Dat Rung Phuong Nam" - Hao Khang (right), who played little An, and Ky Phong, who played Thang Co - reunited at the audition. In addition to the main character, the film crew is also casting for several supporting roles, including teammates and friends of Sister Vo Thi Sau.

Actress Kieu Trinh brought her son to audition. The artist expressed happiness that her son showed an early passion for acting and was willing to try challenging roles.

Actress Khanh Van (left), who played Tra Long in "Mat Biec", performed a scene during the audition.

Lam Thanh Nha garnered attention upon her return after the film "Mua Do".

Directed by Le Van Kiet, known for "Hai Phuong", the film is a drama and action production. The script partially focuses on Vo Thi Sau's simple childhood and her years in the Long My resistance zone and Ba Ria base, where children faced the upheavals of the era.

The film also delves into Sister Sau's story of becoming a member of the Dat Do Pioneer Police Unit. The grim prison settings, including the suffocating "tiger cages" and "cow cages", will be recreated. The project is scheduled to begin filming in Q3 this year, for a 2027 release, marking 75 years since national hero Vo Thi Sau's sacrifice (1952-2027).

Mai Nhat

Photos: Film crew provided