On April 15, the production team of The Tunnel organized a special screening in Cu Chi to pay tribute to the veterans who contributed to the glorious pages of the nation's history.
The film project The Tunnel: Sunlight in the Darkness recently held an emotional private screening for veterans in Cu Chi – a land of steel and fire – where the heroic victories of the Vietnamese army and people during the resistance wars were etched into history.
At the screening, two female Cu Chi guerrillas, Lieutenant Võ Thị Mô (also known as Bảy Mô) and Second Lieutenant Cao Thị Hương (Ba Hương) – the real-life inspiration behind the character Ba Hương in the film – watched scenes that vividly reenacted the heroic battlefield of the past.
Following the release of images showing veterans and national contributors attending the screening of director Bùi Thạc Chuyên’s film, many young viewers expressed their emotions through heartfelt comments on social media platforms: “I am truly grateful to our forefathers who sacrificed their blood for us to live in peace today,” “Seeing the veterans shed tears while watching the film... it's hard to hold back emotions,” “It’s so moving to see Ms. Ba Hương, the real-life character portrayed in the film, reliving wartime memories on screen. It must have brought back so much for them”, …
Image: Historical figures and veterans of Cu Chi attending the special screening of The Tunnel (Photo courtesy of the film crew)
It can be said that of The Tunnel is a heroic and poignant epic that authentically portrays the indomitable spirit, profound courage, and noble sacrifices of the Vietnamese people during the war to defend their homeland. More than just a cinematic work, the film serves as a solemn reminder of the enduring values of freedom, peace, and deep-rooted patriotism.
The vivid and authentic footage transports viewers back to a heroic era in history, evoking a profound sense of pride and deep gratitude for the generations who sacrificed their lives for the nation's independence and freedom.
The film serves as a tribute from director Bùi Thạc Chuyên and his production team to the guerrilla soldiers and the people of Củ Chi, who played a vital role in the nation's historic victory. (Photo: ĐPCC)
The film is set in the aftermath of the 1967 Cedar Falls operation — a U.S. military campaign aimed at dismantling the southern liberation army’s base. It opens with a powerful one-shot sequence portraying the devastated land of Bình An Đông, Củ Chi, with scorched forests and ravaged terrain. Female soldier Ba Hương (portrayed by Hồ Thu Anh) dives into the river searching for her comrades, only to find lifeless bodies drifting among the water hyacinths.
The harrowing scene ushers viewers into the story of a 21-member guerrilla unit led by Bảy Theo (played by Thái Hòa). Under orders from their superiors, they remain stationed in Củ Chi to guard medical equipment and supplies designated for a field hospital.
However, only Bảy Theo is aware that their true mission is to safeguard the area for a strategic intelligence unit led by Hai Thưng (played by Hoàng Minh Triết), which is transmitting top-secret documents via radio waves. This critical task places the guerrilla team in a life-or-death situation—especially when U.S. forces locate them and launch a massive offensive against the tunnel system.
Source: Thể Thao và Văn Hóa Newspaper
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