Chu Lai
Writing
Biography
Chu Lai (born 5 May 1946) is a Vietnamese novelist, playwright and screenwriter. He joined the troupe at the General Political Department during the Vietnam War and later assumed the editorship at the Military Art Magazine. In cinema, he's known for his work on productions such as the television series Người Hà Nội (1996) and the feature-length Hà Nội 12 ngày đêm (2002).
Known For
Following the introduction of Đổi mới, soldiers and military personnel return to their assigned homes in a corner of Hanoi, struggling to integrate into civilian life and making ends meet amidst the changing economic era.
Hanoians
The valorous story of a battalion at the 1972 Second Battle of Quảng Trị, and the high-stakes negotiations leading to the Paris Peace Accords in 1973.
Red Rain
A theater troupe reunites in excitement for a new production after having been out of work for a long time, with the performers and their mentor having gone their separate ways to make ends meet. But the bitter fallout from the failed romance between the lead actor and the lead actress—a romance as long ago as her famously beautiful hair—threatens the play's success.
The Backstage Slap
The Vietnam War from the North's viewpoint. Air raids on Hanoi stiffen the resolve of the population to strike back against a far more powerful enemy.
Hanoi 12 Days and Nights
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