Vietnamese Comedian Thai Hoa to Star in Heartwarming Dramedy "Mr. Hero" for HK Film, V Pictures, and Fremantle's Beach House
Production has kicked off in Vietnam on the upcoming dramedy "Mr. Hero", a story about a down-on-his-luck father who fakes a heroic rescue to impress his daughter, only to find himself thrust into the national spotlight. The film marks a collaboration between HK Film, V Pictures, and Beach House Pictures, a Fremantle company.
Thai Hoa, one of Vietnam's top box office draws since his breakout performance in "Fool For Love", leads the cast under the direction of Vo Thach Thao, who is behind hit series "Cay Tao No Hoa". The film takes its cue from a 2011 incident where Nguyen Ngoc Manh rescued a child who fell from a twelfth-floor window, earning widespread acclaim.
Thao's screenplay flips the premise, having the protagonist stage his own heroic moment, then must grapple with the consequences when the deception snowballs. According to the filmmakers, the character's journey toward genuine courage forms the emotional core of the story.
Producer Timothy Linh Bui is behind Happy Canvas alongside Do Dinh Truong, Trinh Hoan, and Tuong Vi, while Vo Thach Thao wrote the script with Doan Hai Van. "I'm excited to help bring this heartfelt story to the screen," said Bui. "We all recognized the potential in 'Mr. Hero' – a touching and universal story that will resonate with audiences everywhere."
HK Film's Executive Producer Phong Nguyen expressed excitement about collaborating with V Pictures, Beach House Pictures, and director Thach Thao on "Mr. Hero". The film promises to be a deeply moving story of a father's love and sacrifice, connecting with audiences worldwide.
For Beach House Pictures, the project represents a push into the Vietnamese market. "We're absolutely thrilled to be joining forces with Timothy, Trinh Hoan, V Pictures and the brilliant team at HK Film," said Conor Zorn, head of scripted at Beach House Pictures.
V Pictures CEO Nguyen Hoang Hai added: "This is an incredibly exciting partnership for our studio. With a strong ensemble cast, a talented director and an experienced powerhouse team, 'Mr. Hero' has all the ingredients for a major box office success."
Principal photography began on location in Vietnam with CJ CGV set to distribute the film locally in April 2026.
Production has kicked off in Vietnam on the upcoming dramedy "Mr. Hero", a story about a down-on-his-luck father who fakes a heroic rescue to impress his daughter, only to find himself thrust into the national spotlight. The film marks a collaboration between HK Film, V Pictures, and Beach House Pictures, a Fremantle company.
Thai Hoa, one of Vietnam's top box office draws since his breakout performance in "Fool For Love", leads the cast under the direction of Vo Thach Thao, who is behind hit series "Cay Tao No Hoa". The film takes its cue from a 2011 incident where Nguyen Ngoc Manh rescued a child who fell from a twelfth-floor window, earning widespread acclaim.
Thao's screenplay flips the premise, having the protagonist stage his own heroic moment, then must grapple with the consequences when the deception snowballs. According to the filmmakers, the character's journey toward genuine courage forms the emotional core of the story.
Producer Timothy Linh Bui is behind Happy Canvas alongside Do Dinh Truong, Trinh Hoan, and Tuong Vi, while Vo Thach Thao wrote the script with Doan Hai Van. "I'm excited to help bring this heartfelt story to the screen," said Bui. "We all recognized the potential in 'Mr. Hero' – a touching and universal story that will resonate with audiences everywhere."
HK Film's Executive Producer Phong Nguyen expressed excitement about collaborating with V Pictures, Beach House Pictures, and director Thach Thao on "Mr. Hero". The film promises to be a deeply moving story of a father's love and sacrifice, connecting with audiences worldwide.
For Beach House Pictures, the project represents a push into the Vietnamese market. "We're absolutely thrilled to be joining forces with Timothy, Trinh Hoan, V Pictures and the brilliant team at HK Film," said Conor Zorn, head of scripted at Beach House Pictures.
V Pictures CEO Nguyen Hoang Hai added: "This is an incredibly exciting partnership for our studio. With a strong ensemble cast, a talented director and an experienced powerhouse team, 'Mr. Hero' has all the ingredients for a major box office success."
Principal photography began on location in Vietnam with CJ CGV set to distribute the film locally in April 2026.
. As a parent myself, I love how the story highlights the lengths we'd go to for our kids. The idea that he fakes his own heroism just to impress his daughter is so... relatable 
. But what I'm really excited about is how it explores themes of genuine courage and redemption. It's not always easy being a parent, but this film shows us that even when we make mistakes, we can learn from them and grow 
. Can't wait to see the final product! 
. I mean, it's just another tale of a guy faking his way into hero status? It's been done before and I'm not convinced we need to see it again. Plus, the premise sounds kinda cheesy 
. A down-on-his-luck dad stages a heroic moment only to have it blow up in his face? Yeah, that's not exactly original or compelling.
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its about this guy who fakes bein heroic but ends up havin to deal w/ the consekuences lol what a bummer 
beach house pics is also makin moves in vietnam btw 
I love how this Vietnamese comedian is taking on his first HK film role, it's like he's been waiting for this opportunity and now its time to shine. I also really like the idea of a dramedy where the main character makes a heroic act but it backfires. Its a pretty interesting take on that classic "fake it till you make it" trope. I'm curious to see how they're gonna execute this story and if it's gonna resonate with audiences worldwide. Maybe we'll even get some Vietnamese perspectives in the HK film scene?
gotta love how the filmmakers flipped the original story around, from fake hero to real one... and timothy Linh bui seems like a cool producer, happy to see them bringing this heartwarming tale to life 
thai hoa is gonna kill it as lead actor, can't wait to see him shine on screen 
and i'm all for v pictures and hk film collab, it's like they're bringing this beautiful story to life together 
beach house pics too is adding a new vibe by exploring the vietnamese market 
fingers crossed for an amazing movie experience 
. And can we talk about the cast? This ensemble is on fire 
! With Vo Thach Thao at the helm and such talented producers behind this project, I'm predicting major Oscar buzz 
. The Vietnamese market better be ready for some serious Hollywood magic 
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