Many people are seeking out author Chu Lai's novel "Mua do" after seeing the film of the same name, wanting a deeper understanding of the story about the battle to defend Quang Tri Citadel.
Colonel Chu Lai - author of "Sunshine on the Plains" and "Red Rain" - says he doesn't "dwell on the past" and has given his all during 10 years of military service and 50 years of writing.