(VOVworld) – A film called “The Partner” featuring the special friendship between Vietnamese patriot Phan Boi Chau and Japanese doctor Asaba Sakitaro made its debut on Monday to celebrate the 40^th anniversary of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic ties. Speaking at the launch ceremony in Hanoi, Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai called the biopic a gift to bilateral relations which have grown steadily over the last 40 years. Hai said the film’s truthful, vivid reflection helps audiences understand the warm, trusting relationship which has been cultivated by generations of Vietnamese and Japanese over the past 40 years.   

Vietnamese actor Huynh Dong (first left) plays the role of Phan Boi Chau in the film "The Partner". (Photo: VTV)

 
The 120-minute film highlights Sakitaro’s impartial, sincere assistance to Chau during his visit to Japan to seek support for Viet Nam's national independence movement.