On the afternoon of June 10, "White Fire", a new drama produced by the Vietnam Television Film Center (VFC), was officially launched in Hanoi. The event was attended by representatives of the Drug Crime Investigation Department, members of the production team, the cast, and numerous journalists and media representatives.
As a contemporary political crime drama, “White Fire” explores the intense battle against drug trafficking in modern society. The series delves into the underground world of new forms of narcotics that infiltrate the lives of young people through parties, livestreams, entertainment culture, and the pursuit of fame. With its fast-paced narrative, complex characters, and high-stakes psychological confrontations, the drama is expected to offer a new take on Vietnam’s investigative television genre.
Representatives of the Drug Crime Investigation Department, along with members of the production team and cast, attend the film's launch event. (Photo: Thu Hue)
The story revolves around a new synthetic drug known as White Dust, which appears harmless at first but gradually reveals links to a sophisticated criminal organization. Investigators from C04 begin uncovering a multilayered trafficking network hidden behind seemingly legitimate fronts.
At the center of the story is Mai, a young woman from the fictional province of Son Hai whose troubled past draws her into the world of Lao Cong, a ruthless and deeply suspicious drug kingpin. Around her are characters such as Cuong “Den”, an ambitious subordinate with hidden motives , and Le Truong, the cold-blooded right-hand man of Lan, a mysterious and powerful female crime boss burdened by emotional scars.
The lead cast of White Fire
Rather than presenting a simple conflict between heroes and villains, the series gives each character depth, motivations, and personal struggles. The criminals are not solely portrayed by their brutality. Those fighting on the side of justice must also confront their own moral and emotional challenges.
Viet Hoa and Duy Hung share great on-screen chemistry in the film.
Beyond its crime-investigation storyline, White Fire delves into themes of trust, betrayal, family bonds, love, and the consequences of personal choices. Through the story of White Dust, a drug marketed through promises of success, creativity, and transformation, the drama highlights how ambition, loneliness, and the desire for recognition can leave people vulnerable to dangerous manipulation.
Director Bui Quoc Viet (fourth from left), screenwriter Vu Liem (far right), and several cast members of the film.
Star-studded cast of White Fire
One of the drama’s major attractions is its strong cast.
Actress Viet Hoa stars as Mai, a resilient and resourceful young woman carrying many secrets about her identity.
Actress Bao Anh plays Tan, the dedicated head of the Son Hai Provincial PC04 unit.
Actress Thu Quynh plays Lan (real name Le), a powerful and enigmatic crime boss.
Meritorious Artist Ho Phong portrays Lao Cong, a calculating drug lord who seeks total control over his empire.
Duy Hung appears as Cuong “Den”, Lao Cong’s trusted lieutenant.
Manh Cuong plays Le Truong, Lan’s ruthless right-hand man.
Truong Hoang takes on the role of Cung, Lao Cong’s loyal bodyguard and assassin.
Cu Thi Tra stars as Suong, Le Truong’s intelligent and mysterious girlfriend.
The film also features a strong supporting cast, including Meritorious Artist Phu Kien, Meritorious Artist Tuan Cuong, Meritorious Artist Dung Nam, Meritorious Artist Duc Hung, Nguyen Tu, Duy Khanh, Thanh Hue, Minh Phuong, Du Ka, and others.
“White Fire” was produced in close collaboration with the C04 Drug Crime Investigation Police Department. From the early stages of development, C04 officers provided extensive consultation on investigative procedures, operational tactics, criminal psychology, and script development to ensure authenticity. With its combination of suspenseful storytelling, modern themes, strong performances, and authentic police procedures, “White Fire” aims to deliver a compelling new chapter in Vietnam’s crime-drama landscape.
“White Fire” will premiere in June 2026 and air at 8:00 PM every Thursday and Friday on VTV3.
