Bo Gia (Dad, I’m sorry) is a Vietnamese comedy-drama movie produced by Tran Thanh and HKFilm Galaxy Studio. It’s also directed by Tran Thanh and Vu Ngoc Dang; the movie is based on the web series of the same name. Bo Gia is set in a poor, noisy, and flooded alley in District 4. This is where the father (Ba Sang) who lives with his son Woan and adopted daughter Bu Tot. Around them, there are the father’s brothers and sisters (Giau, Phu, Quy) and their relatives, each has their own personalities and characteristics. Ba Sang works hard as a rice carrier to give his children a better life and future. He is kind and has gentle personality but sometimes he can be a meddler. Ba Sang’s son, Woan, who is an aspiring YouTuber, really loves his father and younger sister, but due to the generation gap, the difference of opinion can often cause him and his father to constantly argue. After all the events that happen throughout the film, the father and son finally regain trust, gradually understand, and sympathize with each other.

Bo Gia tells an old story in a way that's not new. But perhaps it is that simplicity and closeness that makes the film successful, especially the way of interweaving touching segments with funny pieces. The film is a combination of comedy and drama. This film is like a mirror for today's busy society when generation gap differences gradually take away the voice between family members. In that place, they love and care about each other but it is so hard to understand each other.

When watching Bo Gia, your emotions will come naturally and not forced because the plot is not so predictable. Whatever happens, it will come. A comedy drama is skillfully achieved with many moments throughout the movie that have audiences laugh hysterically in one minute and cry to the next. Part of that emotion comes from great acting of all the actors involved in the film. This is the brightest point of the film when the film is an All-Star cast with a very natural and graceful acting style. Acting as if there is no need to act. Actors fulfill their roles and transform themselves into believable characters. The acting is so super and real that we see them as real family. 

Another plus point of the picture is that each phrase is so well written, containing the breath of life. The Godfather (roughly translated into English) is written with simple and clear dialogue, unlike many recent Vietnamese films with a similar family concept. Even though several parts, such as Ba Sang and his son arguing during a meal, were only a few minutes long, viewers were unable to take their eyes away. Little by little, the image and sound are also carefully invested. Viewers will be able to enjoy a diversity of artistic angles, panning near and far, and slow-motion shots that create a variety of emotions. Along with the sights, the film's sound performs an excellent job at manipulating the audience's emotions by bringing two songs that are so well matched to the film that they make you want to cry even though their appearance isn't real. It looks very natural.

Bo Gia, a movie with a great message of father’s and son’s love, always wells up in each of us, just like neither our father nor we ever open our voices to express it in real life. Even when we disagree, the father's love has for us will never change. After the movie is released, it is achieved a huge box office, becoming the highest-grossing Vietnamese movie by earning VND200 billion (US $8.69 million) in nine days. 

Summary, Bo Gia is a meaningful family drama with a bit of humor. From the visuals to the sound, and the actors' acting are all very good and harmonious. The script brings an indescribable feeling, very real and close to most Vietnamese people. If you’re interested in finding a lighthearted comedy/drama movie to watch this weekend, Bo Gia will be a perfect one for you.