Love in Vietnam Review: The story is an emotional journey of love and search, the film will leave you with a deep question

News Topical, Digital Desk : Bollywood often gives us romantic stories, but some films not only touch the heart but also settle in it. Love in Vietnam directed by Rahat Shah Kazmi is one such film, which brings love, search and memories to the audience in a very sensitive way. The film stars Avneet Kaur, Shantanu Maheshwari and Vietnamese actress Khan Ngan.

story that touches the heart

The beginning of the story takes us back to the innocence of childhood. The relationship between Manav (Shantanu Maheshwari) and Simmi (Avneet Kaur) reminds us of that neighbourhood where friendship slowly turns into love. But the twists of fate separate them. Manav has to go to Vietnam with his uncle (Raj Babbar) for studies. There he sees Lin's (Kahangan) picture and from there the story takes a new turn. The question arises - is Lin a reality or just a dream? This search becomes the heart of the film.

Shantanu's powerful performance

The honesty with which Shantanu Maheshwari has portrayed Manav is commendable. The subtlety of his facial expressions and emotions instantly connects with the audience. Avneet Kaur has covered the second half. Her spontaneous and natural acting makes the audience emotional. Kahangan brings the soul of Vietnam alive as soon as she comes on screen. The presence of senior actors like Farida Jalal, Raj Babbar and Gulshan Grover has given depth to the film.

How is the direction and writing?

Rahat Shah Kazmi's direction is the biggest strength of this film. He has not just adapted a Turkish novel but has given it an Indo-Vietnamese flavour and made it a new cinematic experience. His writing along with Kritika Rampal is proof that when a story is written truthfully, it can find its place in every culture

Why should one watch the film?

Along with the music of the film, its cinematography is also amazing. The lakes, streets and natural scenes of Vietnam look like postcards. The editing could have been a little better, but the music and visuals hide that shortcoming. If I tell you a few points why you should watch this film, then it is its story, the fusion of Indian and Vietnamese culture, great music and cinematography. All these qualities are worth watching.

Love in Vietnam is not just a romantic film, but it is a story of a search that is full of love, separation and memories. This film forces the audience to think whether the true meaning of love is just getting or leaving is also a part of it.

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