A scene in film "Mai"

To celebrate the Lunar New Year, four Vietnamese films are set to make their debut: "Meeting My Pregnant Sister Again" by Nhat Trung, "Mai" by Tran Thanh, "Tra" by Le Hoang, and "Light" by Hoang Tan Cuong. Director Nhat Trung describes "Meeting My Pregnant Sister Again" as a heartwarming film centered around family dynamics, infused with humor, and inspired by his personal experiences with his mother.

Trung said: "Numerous Vietnamese films are set to premiere this year, offering audiences a wide array of choices. I hope all these movies will uphold a high standard of quality, providing viewers with a positive perspective on the cinematic landscape. With an anticipated surge in audience numbers during Tet, the key lies in creating films that genuinely resonate with the audience, ensuring a meaningful and memorable cinematic experience."

The film "Mai" is about a girl named Mai, played by Phuong Anh Dao, who makes a living through massage. Her life takes a transformative turn when she meets Duong, played by Tuan Tran, unraveling the mysteries of her existence and unveiling her aspirations for both life and love.

Tran Thanh, the director, said: "At Tet, everyone wants to have an enjoyable time and filmmakers want to welcome the audience to theaters. I think there’s a big market and filmmakers want to exploit it."

The excitement on theater stages is as palpable as in cinemas, with many theaters unveiling new plays for Tet. Idecaf, for instance, is presenting fresh offerings like "Gold is Gold" and "Big Fight of Tam Cam," along with a revival of the Fairy Tale program, featuring the play "The Adventures of a Doll Boy" after a hiatus of 14 years.

The Youth Theater will introduce the new play "Seven Demon Spiders," alongside returning favorites such as "Lost in Bangkok" and "Blue and White Snakes.” Other theaters, including Young World, Hoang Thai Thanh, and Thien Dang, have prepared 4 to 5 plays for Tet. In addition to comedy, children's drama, and psychological drama, horror drama will also make its presence felt. Director Minh Quoc, behind the play "The World of Toys and the Story of the Dragon Boy," emphasized the abundance of programs tailored for children during this Tet celebration.

"Children don’t like to sit for 2 hours to hear a story. We have taken this into account and produced more stories that interact with them." said Quoc.

Both on the big screen and on the stage, the number of productions have increased to meet audience demand, promising a vibrant Tet entertainment market.