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The Father's Wedding Orders!
In a quaint village nestled in the West Vietnam, Mr. Sau Seu, a karaoke cafe owner, resides alone, eagerly awaiting his son Ut Tung’s return from Saigon for a visit. However, his hopes are shattered when he discovers he has a grave illness. To fulfill his promise to his late wife, he decides to “marry his son off.” However, this plan takes an unexpected turn when he learns that Tung has a shocking secret and is concealing it. Amidst conflicts, misunderstandings, and attempts at reconciliation, father and son gradually gain a deeper understanding of each other. Ultimately, they find happiness and peace in their own unique marriages.
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In a quaint village nestled in the West Vietnam, Mr. Sau Seu, a karaoke cafe owner, resides alone, eagerly awaiting his son Ut Tung’s return from Saigon for a visit. However, his hopes are shattered when he discovers he has a grave illness. To fulfill his promise to his late wife, he decides to “marry his son off.” However, this plan takes an unexpected turn when he learns that Tung has a shocking secret and is concealing it. Amidst conflicts, misunderstandings, and attempts at reconciliation, father and son gradually gain a deeper understanding of each other. Ultimately, they find happiness and peace in their own unique marriages.
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