Vietnam’s Thriving Film Industry Makes a Remarkable Comeback Post-Pandemic

Vietnam’s film industry is experiencing a remarkable resurgence following the pandemic, with local productions like Tran Thanh’s Mai breaking box office records and dominating the market. During the Lunar New Year holidays, Vietnamese audiences flocked to theaters to watch a variety of films, with Tran Thanh’s romantic drama Mai leading the pack with a staggering haul of VND400BN ($16.4M). Produced by Tran Thanh Town and CJ HK Entertainment, the film has the potential to surpass the record set by Tran Thanh’s previous hit, The House of No Man. This success reflects Vietnam’s strong post-pandemic recovery, ranking as one of the fastest in Asia. With a dynamic local industry and a diverse range of films hitting theaters, Vietnam is truly making a mark on the Asian cinema scene.