In the family drama, Truong Giang portrays Thach, a single father who raised his daughter An (Minh Anh) by making fish sauce. When An failed to get into her two preferred fashion schools, Thach advised her to join him in the family business. This led to significant generational disagreements and rifts between them.

From right: Truong Giang, Le Khanh, Doan Minh Anh, Anh Tu Atus at an event on 29/1 in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Huy Tran

The film is rated K, meaning it is suitable for all audiences, though children under 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Truong Giang minimized violent scenes. Although the film depicts working-class life, characters rarely use informal or vulgar language. As a father of two school-aged children, Truong Giang deeply understands how damaging words and negative messages can harm young children.

"I want my film, if possible, to spread positivity and be educational", Truong Giang stated. The film's concept was inspired by Truong Giang's own life story. The actor hopes the work will be a meaningful gift to his father, who struggled to raise him.

The film also features Le Khanh as Chau, Thach's friend, in a comedic role. Anh Tu plays the male lead, Phat, An's boyfriend. The couple secretly dates because Thach forbids his teenage daughter from romantic relationships.

Beyond the main cast, Truong Giang invited several close colleagues, including Ngo Kien Huy, Kieu Minh Tuan, and Cris Phan. The director explained that some choices stemmed from long-standing relationships, such as Ngo Kien Huy, who supported him early in his career. However, he emphasized that suitability for the role remained the top priority. Actors had to audition, after which Truong Giang assigned scripts based on each individual's strengths.

Truong Giang discusses limiting vulgar scenes in his Tet film to avoid affecting children. Video: Mai Nhat

Truong Giang, 42, from Da Nang (formerly Quang Nam), rose to fame with his role as Muoi Kho in the "Buoc Chan Mien Trung" live show in 2011. Since 2015, he has participated in many reality television shows, comedy stages, hosted events, and acted in films such as "49 Ngay", "Taxi Em Ten Gi?", "Sieu Sao Sieu Ngo", and "30 Chua Phai Tet". He married actress Nha Phuong, 35, in 9/2018 after four years together. The celebrity couple welcomed their third child on 25/1 at an international hospital in Ho Chi Minh City.

Teaser for "Nha Ba Toi Mot Phong" - released during Tet Binh Ngo. Video: Film crew provided

In addition to Truong Giang's film, Vietnamese cinemas will be vibrant during Tet Binh Ngo with several other premieres. Tran Thanh's psychological drama "Tho Oi" features a cast including singer Lyly, Dinh Ngoc Diep, MC Gil Le, rapper Phap Kieu, and Ali Hoang Duong. "Mui Pho" marks the first collaboration between artist Xuan Hinh and actress Thu Trang. "Bau Vat Troi Cho" (directed by Le Thanh Son), starring Tuan Tran and Phuong Anh Dao, revolves around the love story of a single mother in a central Vietnamese fishing village.

Mai Nhat