A Moving Tale of Naval Sacrifice
Right from the beginning, Truong Sa - Shores Within Us offers unforgettable scenes that evoke deep emotions in the audience. These include the depiction of the love story and wedding of Navy soldier Nam (Tien Loc) to schoolteacher Hoa (Meritorious Artist Khanh Hoa), and the poignant farewell of Khoi (Binh An) - Nam's son - with his pregnant wife, to schoolteacher Nga (Huyen Thach). The story is told simply and sincerely, interspersed with songs about soldiers performed by Meritorious Artist Khanh Hoa, whose career has been dedicated to singing about the sea and the islands, especially Truong Sa (Spratly Islands), evoking strong emotions in the viewers.
One of the most emotionally powerful musical sequences in the first part of the film is the song "My Love". The haunting melody, paired with the moving images of a young woman saying goodbye to her husband - a navy soldier on his way to protect the peaceful islands - vividly portrays the love and longing of the wife, helping the audience understand the sacrifices made by those left behind.
Impressive Imagery of the Vietnamese Navy
Alongside the moving story of the sacrifices made by wives and mothers on the home front, Truong Sa - Shores Within Us presents beautiful and magnificent images of the modern Vietnamese Navy.
Set to the song That Place is Truong Sa (performed by a symphony orchestra and singers), the film showcases steadfast navy soldiers ready to defend the sacred maritime territory of the nation. The image of the Vietnamese symphony orchestra performing on a large ship at sea, interspersed with displays of the elite, modern Vietnamese Navy equipped with weaponry, artillery, sailboats, submarines, and aircraft, stirs pride and emotion in the hearts of viewers.
The second part of the film continues with touching scenes, including the moment when a mother and wife receive the news of their son and husband's sacrifice. As they receive mementos, the two women, from different generations and roles, share an indescribable pain and loss. These emotional scenes are set to the solemn and majestic melody of the song "Grateful Candle", artistically conveying the historical stories of Vietnam's sea and islands, particularly the sacrifices of the Vietnamese Navy soldiers. A deeply moving scene is the Gac Ma Memorial Ceremony.
Soldiers of the Modern Navy
Alongside the themes of sacrifice and patriotism, the film offers a glimpse into the lives of modern naval soldiers, revealing a young, optimistic, and dedicated generation committed to the nation's maritime sovereignty. This section features contemporary music arrangements, such as Truong Sa Nostalgia, Sea Love, and Hello Truong Sa, incorporating EDM to resonate with the youth, making the film more accessible and widely appealing.
Beyond portraying the lives of navy soldiers and their relentless efforts in defending the sacred maritime territory, Truong Sa - Shores Within Us also presents a romantic and breathtakingly beautiful Truong Sa, promoting the image of a radiant and picturesque Vietnam. Through the film, Truong Sa comes closer to every Vietnamese citizen and helps the international community understand more about the people and the sacred sea of Vietnam.
