A scene in the new TV series (Photo courtesy of VFC) Produced by the Vietnam Feature Film Centre (VFC) under Vietnam Television, thefilm shows a family living in a suburban area of Hanoi.
Its main character, Son, played by Kim Oanh, is a young woman who is busytaking care of her husband, children and in-law family. Son is inherentlystraightforward, kind, sincere and helpful to people.
However, her over-caring for others accidentally causes trouble for everyone.Being criticised, Son feels hurt and estranged even though she is living foreveryone. She even risks running away from home to see "what this familywould be like without her''.
However, through many events, Son understands that her husband, father-in-lawand her husband's brothers may not know how to say thank you, but because ofher, they can do everything.
As for Son's in-law family, they also understand that the family's happiness iseveryone’s responsibility when the storm has passed. All are standing under theshade of this happy tree, so together, they must cultivate and nourish it forits growth.
The film also stars veteran actor Bui Nhu Lai who plays To, the elder brotherof Son’s husband. A reputed name in stage art, Lai currently works as adirector at Hanoi-based Tuoi Tre (Youth) and a lecturer in theatre, film andtelevision acting at the University of Theatre and Cinema.
For the first time participating in a TV series project, artist Lai shared hisfeeling: "The first week, I was extremely inhibited and uncomfortable. Ihave stopped acting for the past 15 years but switched to directing. Workingunder the director and with other film crew made me feel uneasy. But after aweek, I got used to the job and felt more comfortable working with the filmcrew and cooperating with other actors."
“This is an extremely valuable experience in my career journey,” he said.
Lai said he agreed to join this film project after receiving the invitationfrom director Vu Truong Khoa, who’s famous for Vietnamese blockbuster Song Chung Voi Me Chong (Living with Mother-in-law).
“Khoa was successful with a TV series about family issues. He left a goodreputation among audiences and colleagues. That’s why I decided to join thisproject. The other reason is I want to experience the feeling of working withyoung artists and trying modern technology in shooting TV series,” he remarked.
Under the Tree of Happiness is expected to entertain TVviewers with new elements when folk singing and cultural activities of thenorthern region are integrated into the film.
"I want to convey my special feelings to the audience when encounteringtraditional cultural values around us in life,” director Khoa said.
VFC Deputy Director Le Manh said that he hoped the film would be loved by theaudience, thanks to ordinary stories told through the perspective of theexperienced director.
The film will be screened from Monday to Friday on VTV1./.
VNA
