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Bold thinker: Vietnamese actor Huynh Dong (first left) plays the role of Phan Boi Chau in the film The Partner. — Photo courtesy of VTV
A collaborative film between Viet Nam and Japan about famous 20th-century Vietnamese nationalist Phan Boi Chau, will be broadcast in both countries on September 29.
In Viet Nam, the film will be screened on VTV1 channel at 8pm.
The film was shot from June to July this year, with filming across major cities in both countries.
The film was a joint effort between Viet Nam Television (VTV) and Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS) to mark 40 years of diplomatic relations between Viet Nam and Japan this year.
The 120-minute film, titled Nguoi Cong Su (The Partner), examines Chau’s efforts in achieving national independence for the country.
A pioneer of the Vietnamese nationalist movement in the 20th century, Chau lived in Japan from 1905-08, writing political tracts calling for Viet Nam’s liberation from the French colonial regime. He was also an integral figure in establishing close ties between Viet Nam and Japan.
The cinematic project highlights the profound friendship between Chau and Japanese doctor, Asaba Sakitaro, which began 100 years ago when Chau visited Japan to seek support for Viet Nam’s national independence movement.
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