My plays Nhai, a young woman in feudal northern Vietnam, who becomes a concubine to Vu The Dinh (Huu Vi), the son of a wealthy family. Her character endures loneliness, gives birth alone, and faces ostracism from her husband's family. This is her first time portraying a wife and mother on the big screen, and the actress says she faced significant psychological pressure due to her lack of experience.

She worked hard to delve into the scenes that depict Nhai's inner turmoil. One of the scenes My practiced most was singing a lullaby to her child. "Once, while recording the lullaby to send to the director, I cried in the middle of the recording because I felt the character's pain," she said.

Reuniting with director Le Van Kiet after "Bong De" (2020), the actress says she was able to immerse herself in the role more effectively because she was already familiar with his working style. In the previous film, she wasn't as proactive in discussing the script due to her younger age. With this new role, she suggested various approaches to portray the character's psychological maturity. "I'm always afraid of being typecast in horror films, so I try to reinvent myself after each project," she said.

Lam Thanh My at the film's premiere on the evening of 23/8 in TP HCM. Photo: Phuong Pham

She arranges her acting schedule so it doesn't interfere with her studies in the Public Relations Department at Van Lang University (TP HCM). My says she feels fortunate to have her family's support in her acting career. Whenever she goes to film, her father often accompanies her to take care of her, and her mother often cooks meals to bring along. "At the film premieres, my mother, sister, and friends all come to watch. My family always gives me love and trust so I can pursue my passion with peace of mind," she said.

From left to right: actors Lanh Thanh, Tra My, Lam Thanh My, writer Thuc Linh, actors Tuyet Anh, Huu Vi. Photo: Phuong Pham

Lam Thanh My rose to fame after appearing in "Doat Hon" (2014), directed by Ham Tran. The same year, she was invited by Victor Vu to star in "Scandal 2 - Hao Quang Tro Lai". In 2015, the film "Toi Thay Hoa Vang Tren Co Xanh," adapted by Victor Vu from Nguyen Nhat Anh's novel, elevated her to child star status in Vietnamese cinema. Following the film's success, she acted in "Sieu Trom" (2016), "Da Co Hoai Lang" (2017), and "Tinh Dau Tho Ngay" (2019). Last year, the film "Cam," in which she played the lead role, surpassed 100 billion VND.

The script is inspired by the story of the same name by author Thuc Linh, with the participation of artists Trung Anh, Minh Chau, Lanh Thanh, and Huu Vi. After becoming the daughter-in-law of the Vu family, Nhai is tasked with "giving birth to a son to carry on the family legacy." Disaster strikes when she is inadvertently drawn into a pact with an evil spirit. The crew said they invested in set design and costumes to recreate the Le Trung Hung period.

Le Van Kiet graduated from the Film and Television Department of the University of California, Los Angeles (USA). In 2019, he collaborated with Ngo Thanh Van on the action film "Hai Phuong," about a mother who sets out to rescue her kidnapped daughter. Released domestically in 2/2019, the film became a box office hit with its action sequences, earning over 200 billion VND (including international markets). The film was also screened in the USA, China, and on Netflix under the title "Furie."

Mai Nhat