Top 10 Most Watched Short Films by Young Audiences

The short film 'Don’t Like, Love', directed by 9x filmmaker Luk Vân, won the highest views category at the POPS AWARDS 2015 held in Ho Chi Minh City.

Don’t Like, Love tells the story of a growing love between two young friends, Minh and Mai. Both have been childhood friends and share special gestures and actions. However, the path to love is not easy, as their personalities are quite different. Mai is open, innocent, and expressive with her feelings, while Minh is more introverted, sometimes unaware of the signals. Through misunderstandings, Minh is forced to confess his hidden feelings for Mai, which he had kept inside for a long time.

With a sweet and creative plot, 'Don’t Like, Love' captivates young audiences with Mai’s innocence and the cold, manly charm of Minh. The film also accurately reflects the reality of many young love stories today, where people may love each other but are afraid to admit it. The characters’ experiences resonate deeply with viewers, who see themselves reflected in the film.

This is also the message Mowo wants to convey: 'If you love someone, show your feelings. Don’t keep them inside, because you might unknowingly lose your true happiness.'

Details:

• Director: Luk Vân
• Cast: Mai Mi, Kang, Mỹ Duyên, Đỗ Thảo, Lynk Miu.
• Views: 5.2 million
• Duration: 38 minutes

Hanoi, I Love You is a heartwarming short film directed by young filmmaker Luk Vân. The film quickly captivated audiences with its beautiful young cast, stunning cinematography, and a poignant depiction of both Saigon and Hanoi. The story begins with a simple interaction between Hoàng, a guy from Hanoi, and Linh, a charming girl from Saigon.

What starts as Hoàng asking for directions turns into Linh becoming his tour guide, showing him around the city. As their relationship blossoms, the film takes an unexpected twist halfway through when it's revealed that everything the audience has seen so far is part of Linh's memories before she had an accident. She has forgotten everything, including Hoàng and their beautiful love story. In the end, Hoàng decides to help Linh recover her lost memories, no matter the challenge.

Details

• Director: Luk Vân
  
• Cast: Anh Tú, YUMI,
  
• Views: Over 3.2 million views
  
• Duration: 34 minutes

This short film centers around the sweet love story of Nicky and Liz, which gained a lot of attention during Valentine's season in 2014.

Shy Lightning Strike was directed by the young filmmaker Vũ Ngọc Phượng. The story follows Nicky and Liz, who have been classmates since elementary school. While Liz is bold and outspoken, Nicky is shy and reserved. One day, they run into each other at a bubble tea shop where Liz works. From that moment on, Nicky regularly visits the shop, quietly watching her. Eventually, he gathers the courage to confess his feelings for Liz.

Details:
Director: Vũ Ngọc Phượng
Cast: Nicky and Liz from St.319
Views: Nearly 1 million views

The short film Storm - The Final Chapter starts with scenes from the music video 'Storm' with clear, detailed dialogues.

After Jack proposes to An, her ex-husband appears and kidnaps her. During her captivity, she discovers that she is pregnant with Jack’s child. Unfortunately, her evil ex-husband learns of this and uses her as bait to lure Jack and K-ICM. After several intense action scenes, Jack makes a heartbreaking sacrifice to protect his girlfriend and his brother. Within a day of its release, the short film garnered over 6 million views and became a trending topic on YouTube.

K-ICM shared: “This is a project that we’ve worked on with passion, aiming to complete the emotional journey of the trilogy: 'Hong Nhan - Bac Phan - Song Gio'.”

Details:

• Action Director: Phi Long
  
• Cast: Jack and K-ICM
  
• Views: Nearly 40 million views on YouTube

This short film was released quite a while ago. After a period of preparation, the 'fuchristmas' project was officially aired. It's like a small, heartwarming gift that Fu Production wanted to offer to everyone this Christmas season.

First Christmas tells the sweet, innocent love story between friends Hân and Phong, who are too shy to express their feelings. Hân has feelings for Phong but is too afraid to speak up. Instead, she listens to him talk about his new crush and even goes with him to buy a gift for her. Things take a turn when Phong sees Hân's 'boyfriend' with another girl, making him furious. In that moment, he realizes that the one he truly loves is Hân. Flashbacks flood his mind, and he rushes to find her and confess, surprising her with his feelings.

Details:

• Script & Director: Lâm Nguyễn
  
• Cast: Thi Phương, Vũ Khang, Thanh Mai, Duy Anh, Bé Ken
• Duration: 32 minutes
• Views: 14 million

The short film The Motorcycle Rider and the School Girl, released in 2019, was warmly received by a young audience. The story draws inspiration from the youthful recklessness of making mistakes, such as running away from home.

A high school girl encounters an experienced motorcycle rider, who offers her support and guidance, teaching her important life lessons. She returns to her family, deeply grateful for the rider's help. Both of their Christmases are made warmer because of the bond they share.

Details:

• Director: Lương Huy
• Views: 3 million
• Cast: Lương Huy, Lan Hương, Thiên Nga, Nguyễn Hoàng Chính Nghĩa, Phương Ngọc, Đỗ Hiệp, Dung Dung Dorothy, Vương Bá Thành, and more...
• Duration: 30 minutes

The short film Don't Let Youth Slip Away is just 35 minutes long. Yet, in that brief time, it delivers a gentle yet powerful message: youth passes by quickly, like a summer rainstorm.

Adolescence is the purest and most beautiful love of our lives, so if you like someone, express it. Don’t hold back—youth is too short to save it for later. The short film Don't Let Youth Slip Away has garnered a lot of attention and views from young audiences.

Details:

• Writer and Director: Nguyễn Phúc Trâm Anh
• Cast: Kim Thùy, Thành Lee, Tịnh Nguyễn, Keyo, Trinh Nguyễn, Liam Dương
• Views: over 3.6 million

In 2013, the short film Sorry, I'm Just a Dumpling Seller became a viral sensation on social media. Just 25 minutes long, the story of a girl who sells rice paper rolls and a boy who sells dumplings touched many hearts and brought tears to the eyes of viewers.

The dumpling seller, named Nam, lost his parents at a young age and had to support himself in a foreign land. Vy, the girl selling rice paper rolls, helped her parents with their small street-side business. With the little money he earned selling dumplings, Nam saved up and bought rice paper rolls for himself, becoming a regular customer of Vy. Over time, they developed feelings for each other.

However, their love story faced opposition from Vy's family. When Vy’s father fell ill and needed urgent surgery, Nam did not hesitate to give her the money he had saved over seven years. The twist comes when Vy discovers that Nam is also ill and urgently needs surgery as well. In the tragic conclusion, Nam passes away, unable to get treatment in time, leaving behind his undying love for Vy in silence.

Details:

• Director: Phạm Lộc
• Views on YouTube: 7.6 million
• Year of Release: 2013
• Duration: 25 minutes

The plot is intricately crafted by director and screenwriter Đặng Long, offering a subtle and insightful look into life’s stories. The short film The Tailor and the Queen Bee premiered in early 2014 and quickly captured the attention of young audiences.

The film tells the story of a shy, bullied high school boy and his unexpected relationship with the school's queen bee, a tough girl named Tú. Hải, a poor high school student, takes up tailoring to make ends meet and pay for his tuition. A well-behaved student, he is often picked on by his peers. Yet, whenever trouble strikes, Tú, the notorious queen bee, is always there to protect him. Moved by her boldness, Hải devises a plan to win Tú’s heart.

Details:

• Director: Đặng Long
• Views on YouTube: 5 million
• Year of Release: 2014
• Duration: 90 minutes

Another viral short film by the young director Luk Vân. This project, featuring the popular influencer Kelly and rising star Kang, achieved great success.

The short film The One I Like Is Him debuted at the beginning of the year and attracted attention for its beautiful cast, humorous storyline, heartfelt emotions, and a distinct Korean style. The story follows the romantic journey of the infamous hot girl Ly Ly and a 200-year-old god, Bạch Dương, who was sent to Earth as punishment for his crimes. The two, destined to live under the same roof, often clash, but gradually, their animosity turns into affection.

Details:

• Director: Luk Vân
• Views on YouTube: 4.7 million
• Year of Release: 2017
• Duration: 90 minutes