(VOVWORLD) -“A tourist’s guide to love”, a Netflix movie filmed almost entirely in Vietnam, has gone viral in many countries since its premiere on April 21. The romantic comedy was written by Vietnamese-Irish screenwriter Eirene Tran Donohue, inspired by her travels to discover her native country.
 A scene in the movie: Amanda Riley visits My Son sanctuary (Photo: Netflix) |
The film features Vietnam’s beautiful landscapes, culture, and people in six main locations: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hoi An, My Son, and Ha Giang.
“A tourist's guide to love” tells the romantic heart-healing story of Amanda Riley, who works for a high-end world travel agency, played by Rachael Leigh Cook. Amanda is sent to Vietnam on business, which is a welcome distraction as she has just broken up with her boyfriend.
In Vietnam, Amanda meets Sinh Thach, played by Vietnamese-American actor Scott Ly, a handsome Vietnamese tour guide who is trying to revive his uncle's company. They visit famous landmarks across Vietnam and gradually fall in love. The film also stars Vietnamese actors Truc Tran and Emeritus Artist Le Thien.
 The film crew at My Khe beach in Da Nang (Photo: Netflix) |
Donohue says she lived the story of "A Tourist's Guide To Love" more than 20 years ago. Amanda Riley is the image of Eirene Tran Donohue when she met her husband in Hanoi.
Since its debut on Netflix on April 21, “A tourist’s guide to love” has received lots of positive reviews. 10 days after its release, the movie became the most watched English-language film on Netflix.
Many viewers said they wanted to come to Vietnam to visit the places that appeared in the movie and experience Vietnamese culture.