Welcome back to Culture Scene. Now, a groundbreaking release is shaking up Vietnam movie scene. After only four days in theaters, the film Hijacked has topped Vietnam's box office with the revenue of a $3.
4 million US. This is the first time in 30 years that Ministry of Public Security has partnered with a private company to release a film commercially. [Applause] Inspired by a true hijacking case in 1978, Hijacked brings intense action scenes and courageous security officers to the big screen.
The story follows three air marshals fighting bravely to protect passengers in the early years after national reunification. [Music] At first, I thought the character was a role model, but the film shows his daily life as well with simple ordinary moments that makes the role very different. Recreating history was the greatest challenge.
The grill received strong support from the Ministry of Public Security. A real aircraft was rebuilt at Tanssonet airport with original equipment from the post 1975 era. From seats to control panels without people's public security cinema, this story would not be told.
They advise us on historical details and how to film on a real training plane at airport. Good content is the key to reach the public. We hope this change in approach will bring more films that highlights the values and image appeals public security officers for both older and younger audiences.
The film signals a new race at domestic cinemas with state and armed forces cinema joining the competition with private studios marking another step forward for Vietnam's cultural industry.
