VTV and TBS to produce second TV drama
After the first jointly produced TV drama Nguoi cong su (fellow worker), Vietnam Television (VTV) and Japan’s Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS) Television will turn out the second drama “Khuc hat mat troi” (the sun’s song)
The 24-episode drama, based on a Japanese script, began to be filmed during the cherry blossom season in Japan in mid-April. With settings in both Vietnam and Japan the drama is expected to go on air at the end of this year.
It is directed by Bui Tien Huy and Vu Truong Khoa.
Famous Japanese singer/actress Nao Matsushita and local veteran actress Thu Ha, a one-time beauty symbol of the country’s cinema, are cast in the movie.
Matsushita said she is happy to join the project as she played a major role in the original version of Japan nine years ago.
Local young actress Nha Phuong has gained rising popularity since the broadcasting of a soap opera named “Tuoi thanh xuan” (youth) co-produced by VTV and the Republic of Korea’s CJ E&M in which she played one of the leading roles.
The cast members also include actor/model Huynh Anh, model/MC Hoang Oanh and actor Quang Tuan.
Nguoi cong su won numerous prizes at major film festivals in Vietnam.