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The film tells the story of Pu, a young Dao girl with dreams and ambitions, the pride of her village, who is accepted into a university in the city. However, her dreams and aspirations to study and contribute to her homeland are thwarted by an arranged marriage due to family debt. Panicked and desperate, Pu runs away in the middle of the night. From here, the young girl's arduous journey begins.
Cao Bang appears majestically in the early episodes of "Walking Amidst the Brilliant Sky." The towering mountains and drifting clouds provide a backdrop for the radiant beauty of the Red Dao girl in her traditional attire. The image of the girl in her black dress embroidered with red stands out against the lush green terraced rice fields, creating a stunning picture of the life of the ethnic minority people.
Despite not having a lead actor who is a big name guaranteeing high viewership, "Walking Under the Brilliant Sky" unexpectedly became a sensation across Vietnamese social media platforms.
The majestic mountains and ethereal clouds provide a backdrop that enhances the radiant beauty of the Red Dao girl in her traditional attire.
Director Do Thanh Son said: "The setting in Cao Bang is quite suitable for the film and exactly as I imagined when reading the script. The crew didn't find it difficult at all; instead, they were happy to be able to execute the content that the director wanted."
What's special is that the early episodes of the series were filmed in Nguyen Binh district, Cao Bang province, with its majestic natural scenery, rolling mountains, and peaceful atmosphere.
With a keen eye, the director skillfully crafted ironic situations, placing the characters in difficult choices, thereby creating a deeply humanistic film. They encounter the conflicts in the lives of people in the highlands, between preserving their cultural identity and integrating into modern life.
Through its picturesque shots of Cao Bang's majestic landscapes, the film is not only a work of art but also an effective tourism advertisement. Images of lush green terraced rice fields, crystal-clear streams, and traditional stilt houses appearing on the small screen will surely stimulate curiosity and inspire a desire to explore among tourists.
The majestic landscapes of Cao Bang are recreated in the film.
Experts predict that the film will create a "tourism craze" in Cao Bang, as audiences are captivated by the beautiful scenery and want to see it firsthand. This promises to contribute to changing public perception of the land and people of this region.
In 2023, the Vietnam Film Development Association (VFDA) officially announced the Film Attractions Index (PAI) with the goal of assessing the interest of provinces and cities, enhancing the attractiveness of each locality, and opening doors to invite film crews to Vietnam. Recognizing the influence of media activities, in recent years the government and specialized agencies of Cao Bang province have paid attention to and created the best possible conditions according to the PAI criteria to attract projects to the locality. In addition, producers, recognizing the strengths of the province's landscape and culture, have proactively connected and developed many projects in Cao Bang.
Experts predict that the film will create a "tourism boom" in Cao Bang.
The film not only promotes tourism but also recreates the culture of the Dao people.
Reality TV shows featuring famous celebrities, often broadcast on various social media platforms attracting tens of millions of viewers and visitors, are an ideal environment for promoting and showcasing the image of a destination.
Cao Bang was also chosen as the filming location for the "2 Days 1 Night" program, featuring famous artists and promoting the beautiful scenery, culture, and cuisine of Cao Bang through games and challenges designed for the guest artists. From the moment the team arrived in Cao Bang for filming, it created a wave of travel among local tourists, who flocked to the filming locations to see and meet the artists. When the program aired, it attracted a large audience, spreading the beautiful and majestic images of Cao Bang globally.
Cao Bang is attractive and has become a filming location and backdrop for many successful projects. It can be said that films, music videos, and reality TV shows will become powerful "ambassadors" for Cao Bang tourism, bringing the attractive image of the destination to a wider domestic and international market.
