Top 10 Vietnamese Cinema Blockbusters Licensed from Abroad

Super Easy Job is a Vietnamese action comedy film released in 2022 and directed by Vo Thanh Hoai. The film is produced by CJ HK Entertainment and Thu Trang Entertainment, with distribution by CJ E&M. It is a remake of the 2019 South Korean film 'Extreme Job'.

The story revolves around Mr. Thai, a retired police officer who refuses to settle into a quiet retirement. He continues to chase petty criminals in the neighborhood to keep his skills sharp. One day, Hoang, a newly released drug lord, moves into his neighborhood and opens a real estate office. Suspecting illegal activities, Mr. Thai decides to investigate quietly. He buys the rice eatery opposite Hoang's office as a surveillance spot and recruits Thu, Phu, Vinh, and Meo, a group of delinquent youths in the neighborhood, to help with the investigation. Ironically, the rice eatery suddenly becomes popular, posing a threat to Mr. Thai's 'special operation'.

DETAILS:

Director: Vo Thanh Hoa

Cast: Hua Vi Van, Thu Trang, Kieu Minh Tuan, Tien Luat, Huynh Phuong, Quang Tuan, Vu Ngoc Anh, Thanh My

Genre: Comedy, Action

Release Date: 29/04/2022

Duration: 113 minutes

IMDb Rating: 5.5/10

Grandpa at 30 is a film adapted from the famous South Korean movie. The main storyline revolves around Son Huy, a handsome and successful radio host who leads a dream life both in career and personal life. One day, his peaceful life is disrupted when a young girl and her little son call Son Huy 'grandpa'. These two strangers suddenly become family, and the girl, who called Son Huy seeking advice on whether she should find her long-lost father, gains the courage to confront him and call him 'dad'.

From being a successful single man with everything in his hands, Son Huy suddenly loses his freedom when two family members need his care. How will Son Huy face this situation? Will he openly embrace his responsibilities as a father and grandfather, or will he hide everything to protect his reputation?

DETAILS:

Director: Vo Thanh Hoa

Cast: Trinh Thang Binh, Coca, Kieu Trinh, Coca Hoang Gia Bao

Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Genre: Comedy, family, romance

IMDb Rating: 6.5/10

Blood Moon Party is a Vietnamese film directed by Nguyen Quang Dung, premiered on October 20, 2020. The film is a remake of the original Perfect Strangers from Italy, and also famous for the Korean remake, Intimate Strangers.

The story begins at a gathering of close friends, where one member unexpectedly proposes a game of sharing their phones to boost 'unity'. During the game, the group decides to share all the content of their messages, emails, calls, etc., received during the game. From here, the secrets of each character gradually unfold, escalating the film to its climax. From trivial everyday matters to horrifying truths, the revelations cause relationships to crumble. As each person's hidden corners are revealed, their once tight-knit relationships begin to falter.

DETAILS:

Director: Nguyen Quang Dung

Cast: Thai Hoa, Duc Thinh, Hong Anh, Hua Vy Van, Thu Trang, Kieu Minh Tuan, Kaity Nguyen

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Release Date: 10/23/2020

Duration: 118 minutes

IMDb Rating: 7.5/10

A product of director Nguyen Quang Dung, Radiant May is a story of friendship, of the passionate youth of a group of high school girls. The film is a journey to rediscover the youthful memories of Hieu Phuong (Hong Anh) and the wild girl group, Wild Horse. By chance, Hieu Phuong encounters her old friend My Dung (Thanh Hang), the leader of Wild Horse. Heartbroken to learn that her friend is seriously ill, Hieu Phuong is determined to reunite the members of Wild Horse. The journey to find her old friends is also a journey for Hieu Phuong to return to the 'radiant May' of her life.

Watching the film, young viewers see themselves in it, reliving the vibrant and happiest times of their lives. That's why the film has achieved very high revenue and made significant profits. If you've had radiant youthful years and friends whose friendship is always fresh, watch the movie to experience it.

DETAILS:

Director: Nguyen Quang Dung

Cast: Hong Anh, Hoang Yen Chibi, Thanh Hang, Jun Vu

Release Date: 07/03/2018

Genre: Romance, Friendship

IMDb Rating: 7.2/10

Beloved Monster Brother tells a touching story of sibling love and deep-rooted family bonds. The film narrates the tale of reconciliation between two brothers who have been separated for too long, yet in the end, family ties triumph over all obstacles. Lam (Isaac) is a Judo athlete. Adapted from the Korean film 'My Annoying Brother,' the movie takes audiences through a range of emotions thanks to its intimate story and the performances of Kieu Minh Tuan.

Lam, a Judo athlete from the national team, has to give up his career due to a head injury that causes him to lose his vision. Upon hearing the news, Phong, his half-brother from their estranged father, who has been absent from home for years and is now in prison, requests to be released to take care of his brother. From strangers, antagonizing each other, Lam and Phong must lean on each other to overcome adversity. The film is praised for its well-rounded performances by the main cast and the array of emotions it evokes.

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Director: Vu Ngoc Phuong
Cast: Kieu Minh Tuan, Isaac, Dieu Nhi, Phi Phung

Duration: 106 minutes

Genre: Romance, Comedy, Drama

IMDB Rating: 7.3/10

Beauty Beyond Weight is a romantic comedy film from Vietnam in 2017 directed by James Ngo. The film, produced by Truong Ngoc Anh, is based on the adapted screenplay by Kim Seon-jeong, Kim Yong-hwa, and No Hye-yeong, and Vietnameseized by Vo Thach Thao.

The story revolves around the character Ha My (Minh Hang), who has a chubby and unattractive appearance and can only sing for the famous singer Jolie (Phuong Trinh Jolie). She accepts to stay behind the scenes because of her feelings for the musician and manager Duy Khang (Rocker Nguyen). After realizing she's being exploited, Ha My decides to undergo plastic surgery and return with a completely beautiful appearance, leading to various other issues. The film stays true to the original version, so there aren't many highlights, but it's still a worthwhile Vietnamese film to watch.

DETAILS:

Director: James Ngo

Cast: Minh Hang, Rocker Nguyen, Phuong Trinh Jolie,..

Producer: Truong Ngoc Anh

Genre: Romance, Comedy, Drama

4 Years, 2 Guys, 1 Love sets in a school setting, where Quynh (Midu) is the only female student in a class full of male students. Here, she meets Tuan (Harry Lu) and Thanh (Anh Tu), all three going through their high school years and forcing Quynh to make her final decision.

Midu portrays Quynh's character with a charming and innocent beauty, portraying the complex inner feelings quite well. Harry Lu's handsome appearance and stage presence also captivate the audience with his beauty.

The film's screenplay is still clumsy and lacks cohesion as it's executed by a relatively inexperienced team, but the visuals and settings receive many praises.

DETAILS:

Director: Luk Van

Cast: Midu, Harry Lu, Anh Tu, Ngoc Trai,..

Producer: Vu Quynh Ha

Based on: That Year's Girl We All Pursued Together

IMDb Rating: 5.2/10

Husband Swap Plan is a remake of the Argentine film 'A Boyfriend for My Wife' (2008). Before the Vietnamese version came out, the original had been remade by various film industries. Among them, the most prominent is 'All About My Wife' from South Korea in 2012.

The film revolves around the marriage of Quan and Dung. They meet, quickly fall in love, and move in together. The problem arises a year later when Quan feels suffocated in the marriage. Dung, once a lovely girl, becomes a nagging, quarrelsome housewife, overly talkative, and even rude. Quan tries to divorce her by any means, but fails. After several encounters, Khương and Dung start to develop feelings for each other. At that point, Quan regrets and wants to stop everything, determined to win back his wife.

DETAILS:

Director: Tran Nhan Kien

Cast: Hoang Yen Chibi, Quang Dang, Truong Thanh Long,...

Duration: 90 minutes

Genre: Romance, Comedy, Drama

Topping the box office with a revenue of up to 169 billion VND, Not Yet 18 is a romantic comedy Vietnamese film directed by Le Thanh Son, produced by Charlie Nguyen and Chanh Phuong film company in 2017. Not Yet 18, at the 20th Vietnam Film Festival, won the Golden Lotus Award and actress Kaity Nguyen won the Best Actress award.

The film revolves around the 'stumble' of playboy Hoang. As a rich kid with deep pockets and a handsome face, fond of spending the night with 18-year-old girls but never sleeping with the same girl twice, Hoang gets into trouble when he hooks up with the childish Linh Dan. A one-night romance that seemed no different from Hoang's previous encounters suddenly turns into a nightmare when he discovers that the girl is not yet 18 and he falls in love with her.

DETAILS:

Director: Le Thanh Son

Cast: Kieu Minh Tuan, Kaity Nguyen, Will 365, Quang Minh, Huy Khanh,..

Producer: Charlie Nguyen

Genre: Romance, Comedy

One of the films that kick-started the trend of remaking foreign scripts in Vietnamese cinema, I'm Your Grandmother was a huge success, grossing 102 billion VND and becoming the highest-grossing Vietnamese film in the history of Vietnamese cinema. I'm Your Grandmother is a remake of the box office hit Miss Granny (2014) from South Korea, under the permission of the original author.

The story revolves around an elderly grandmother who has devoted her whole life to her son but finds no joy in her old age. Through a miracle, she regains her youth and fulfills her dreams of her twenties. However, hilarity ensues from this point onwards.

The film marked Miu Le's highly successful entry into the film industry, featuring nostalgic songs such as: Old Dream, 60 Years of Life, How Much Youth Is Left for Me,... If you haven't watched this film yet, take some time to relax and watch it. It's not a bad choice at all.

DETAILS:
Director: Phan Gia Nhat Linh
Cast: Miu Le, Hua Vy Van, Ngo Kien Huy, Hari Won,..
Producer: Vu Quynh Ha
Genre: Comedy, Romance