Trại buôn người breaks Vietnamese box office records

The film “Trại buôn người” (Human Trafficking Camp), directed by Toni Dương Bảo Anh, has achieved record-breaking success at the Vietnamese box office. Within its first few days of release, the T18-rated film surpassed 95 billion VND in revenue, nearing the 100 billion VND milestone. During the weekend of September 25-27, the film accounted for approximately 71.7% of the total market revenue, significantly outperforming competitors such as the re-release of “Avengers: Endgame.”

Set in the border regions of the Mekong Delta, the film explores the dark realities of transnational crime and human trafficking. The production utilized authentic local settings, including the Chùa Rô bull racing festival in An Giang, to provide cultural depth. The film’s narrative is noted for its realism, partly inspired by real-life accounts, including the participation of Hồ Hải Hiếu, a real-life survivor of human trafficking who appears in the film.

Industry analysts predict the film could reach 200 billion VND or even 300 billion VND, potentially becoming one of the highest-grossing Vietnamese films of the year.